Once In a Lifetime

I highly recommend this program. From the founders to the leaders, the staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. You will stay in touch with them for the rest of your life.

The Help portion changes your life. You see things and learn things that you would never get out of a classroom. Working side by side with the families who you are helping is an amazing experience. The impact that the people of Ecuador had on me was more than I could ever give to them. Their way of life and culture is something we should reconsider in our Westernized society.

In the Learn component you really get a feel of what life as a doctor would be like. You have access to many professionals who are more than willing to answer any and all of your questions. They do not hold anything back or sugar coat their lives. It was interesting to see the differences between the Canadian health care system and the Ecuadorian health care system. If you are considering a career in the medical field, this trip is the one for you as it is extremely enlightening.

The Discover portion is also an unforgettable experience. The founders of this program have researched a great deal to find the best places to take the students. Every city and hotel we stayed at was incredible. From repelling down water falls in the rain forest to surfing in the beautiful surf town of Canoa to visiting old Inca ruins, the travel component has everything a student could want.

I can not say enough great things about Help, Learn, and Discover. It has seriously changed me and my outlook on life in the best way possible. If you have the opportunity to go on this trip, there is no other decision than yes.