
Andrea Herzog
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniMy decision to intern abroad was driven by a deep desire to reconnect with my Hispanic roots and explore my passion for the medical field. As a Hispan...
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Embark on a journey to immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of one of Peru's most enchanting cities while simultaneously gaining invaluable experience within the heart of a dynamic nonprofit organization. Within these picturesque surroundings, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to joi
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Program: Medical Internship in Peru
Out of this experience in South America, I wanted to gain new perspective and improve my Spanish. I was able to achieve those things, along with seeing and experiencing much more. I will be back Arequipa!
Since I’ve been here I’ve got to see many beautiful parts of Peru, make some friends from different countries than my own, and work with kids much less privileged than I see everyday. This experience is only the first step in my travel journey!
Alumni and staff share what it's really like to go abroad

Andrea Herzog
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniMy decision to intern abroad was driven by a deep desire to reconnect with my Hispanic roots and explore my passion for the medical field. As a Hispan...
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Emily Teixeira
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniI have always been fascinated by learning different birthing customs across South America, with this interest originating in my own Brazilian culture....
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Nadia Little
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniI was inspired to go abroad by a desire to expand my understanding of healthcare in a global context. In my home country, I spent many hours shadowing...
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Maggie Cornelius
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniI've always been driven by a strong desire to travel, experience new places, and connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Immersing myself in dif...
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Holly Fortune
Hoja Nueva
AlumniI spent the majority of the four years of my undergraduate Zoology degree learning about animals through lectures and books. I knew that as soon as I ...
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Anna Lawless
International Medical Aid (IMA)
AlumniI would be provided with a glimpse of a hopeful and imperishable future as a physician. I was also interested in having the opportunity to provide pat...
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Ivy Jones
EcoSwell
AlumniI decided to travel abroad during my gap year because I wanted to learn about and experience a different location and culture in depth. There is no be...
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