Unforgettable Experience

This was my first medical mission trip and it truly was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the FIMRC staff and the community we served. Some of my favorite memories from the trip were the visits into the schools, going into the community to do diabetic and pre-natal home visits, shadowing the pediatrician who travels from Rivas, and of course all of the delicious meals!! FIMRC does a great job with carrying out their mission and it is easy to tell how much they have impacted the community through Project Limón. The staff is truly passionate for what they do and it is a really positive atmosphere to be in. Something that I thought was really neat was that in the group of 12 I was in, everyone was studying something different back at their schools- and they were not just wanting to go into health-related fields. As a nursing major, I, of course thought that everything I was able to do and see was unforgettable and I loved learning day-by-day through the people we were serving. Some of the friends I made on the trip in the group, who were studying business, education, and others, got just as much out of this experience as I had! My point is, this trip can really be for anyone!! The people in Nicaragua were by far some of the kindest and most giving people I have ever encountered. I learned a lot about global healthcare, a lot about a country I had previously never been to, and a lot about myself through this wonderful experience. My goal for my next trip with FIMRC is to learn Spanish and I already can't wait!! I would highly recommend Project Limón in Nicaragua to anyone,