As a first year Biology Pre-Med student at Hampton University I have been given the opportunity to experience a medical outreach program in Guatemala. This program will allow me to volunteer in a medical clinic in Guatemala for two weeks this summer. The clinic will consist of lower class families that do not have the fortune of being able to get regular checkups by medical professionals throughout the year. Hampton University has partnered with Volunteers Around the World and selected five students, including myself, to travel to Guatemala to make a lasting impact on people’s lives and start a new tradition at Hampton University.
Since 2010 I set my career goal to become a doctor. This is an amazing opportunity for me to be selected to participate in this trip for more than one reason; I have the opportunity to volunteer my time for people less fortunate, it will prepare me academically and for my future career, and I have the chance to travel! The trip will also help build my resume and better my chances to get accepted into a great medical school.
This trip will be one of my short term goals come true, but in order for this to happen I need YOUR help. As I said before this is a voluntary trip to Guatemala but I still have payments that need to be made in order for me to go.