Medicine Volunteer Stories, Argentina

Dentistry in Argentina - Kristina Kefalas My experience in Argentina was a significant challenge in my life; primarily because it was the first time that I travelled by myself to a foreign country where I did not know the language. Not only did I learn more about Dentistry and Medicine, but it was also an amazing opportunity to meet volunteers from across the globe, and immerse myself into the local culture and its vibrant lifestyle.

Medicine and Healthcare, Dentistry in Argentina - Jennyfer Delvasto Ever since high school I’d wanted to go to Argentina.  When the opportunity presented itself I jumped on the next plane out.  For one month I breathed, ate, and lived like an Argentinean.  I volunteered in Unquillo and Mendiolaza with Dr. Sandra Fantini in dental clinics.

Medicine in Argentina - Ying Liu When I first arrived in Argentina, I remember being a little overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by excitement, by friendly faces, by meat, and by my own self-doubt about my ability to work in a hospital where my work will depend on my Spanish skills. I was a nineteen year-old student from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I had chosen the Projects Abroad program in Argentina because I wanted to experience medicine in a metropolitan hospital while practicing my Spanish. By the end of my placement I was no longer overwhelmed by doubt, but by a feeling of contentment that I had learned a lot, grown a lot, and even contributed to the lives of the people around me.