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Why did you decide to join USC Medlife and what has been your experience so far?

I joined as a freshman to go on the spring brigade to Lima, Peru. I really liked MEDLIFE specifically because of the approach they take to their work. They use local doctors who can communicate with and relate to the patients, and the organization makes sure their patients get follow-up care after the brigades have ended. Also there are MEDLIFE headquarters in all of the countries they hold clinics in, so they're able to work with the local populations year round rather than just a few weeks a year like some other organizations.

My experience with USC MEDLIFE has been awesome. I've made some of my best friends on the trips and through e-board.

What have been your most memorable moments as part of Medlife?

The first time I saw a tooth get pulled was pretty crazy; that's something you never forget. But overall, my first trip to Lima was probably one of the most fun and memorable things I've done. It was what originally made me want to get more involved with the organization. Sending other students on brigades is always great because I know what an amazing experience they're about to have.

What's been the most surprising thing you've learned since being part of Medlife?

The most surprising and interesting thing for me has been the amount I have learned about how MEDLIFE functions on a global scale. In meeting some of the people who run MEDLIFE, I've gotten to hear about the trials and logistics involved in being effective as a non-profit, and talk with them about their long-term goals for the organization. Those conversations are always really thought provoking for me.

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