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Week 2 and Week 3 – Medicine in Belize

During the past couple of weeks at the San Ignacio Community Hospital, I rotated through the maternity ward and outpatient care. Maternity When I first arrived at the maternity ward the OBGYN, Dr. Rivas, explained everything I had to know…

Photo Dump and Project Finalization!

Hey everyone! I have officially made it back home and have completed my Lumos project. 🙂 I’ll provide a more in depth report of what I’ve done with my presentation coming up, but wow has it been a dream. This…

Week 1 and 2: Finding a Rhythm

Yasou!!!! That’s the more casual way to say hello in Greek. This week has been exciting and challenging in all of the best ways. I’ve been meeting people, stepping out of my comfort zone, settling in with my NGO, and…

My Final Week – A Turn Back To Reality (pt. 1)

Wow have these last few weeks flown by! It’s been an incredibly bittersweet last couple of days thinking about my return back to the U.S., but I’m leaving Spain with incredible experiences, new connections, and a lot of emotions. I…

My Final Week – A Turn Back To Reality (pt. 2)

Along with my last blog update, there has been a lot of other things I’ve been able to do as well outside of the work I’ve been doing. One of the most exciting moments being my sister coming into town…

Cae Goes Global !

I remember packing my carry-on suitcase and stepping out on faith to attend Belmont University in Nashville. Four years later, I have graduated with my degree in Communication Studies and Global Leadership Studies. What once felt like an impossible journey…

The Power Of Believing In People

Hola from Mendoza! My very first week here is done and I truly can’t believe how much my life has changed.  Since the minute I arrived, I have had a busy schedule that was planned for me filled with seeing…

Settling In (Week 1)

Greetings from Nairobi! I have been in Nairobi for a bit over a week now and am settling in wonderfully! My final week at home was filled with running errands and spending time with family and friends as I prepared…

Photo Dump!

Here is a photo dump of the past couple weeks of what I have seen day to day exploring and traveling around Madrid for work 🙂 These pictures are from small towns called Villaconejos, Titulcia, Navalcarnero, and Carabaña – places…

New Tasks + Weekend Trip!

What a blast these last few weeks have been. From accumulating more experiences at work to having a weekend off with friends at the beach in Valencia, it has been great. I couldn´t be more grateful for all the friends…