PANAMA 2016 BRIGADE
MEETING THE
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CLINIC DAYSClinic days were great because we got the chance to work alongside doctors, dentists, and pharmacists. We were also able to interact with the patients one-on-one by taking vitals, hearing and seeing symptoms in the doctor consultation, and even assisting with extractions in dentistry. We received first-hand knowledge that would be impossible to experience within the walls of a classroom. We met with almost 500 patients, and took home a lot of memories from each day working with community members. |
SHARING CULTUREIt was amazing to have such a great experience. A lot of us joined Global Brigades not knowing each other or what to expect. However, we made some unforgettable memories and unbreakable friendships. We were also able to do this beyond borders, sharing another culture with each other. If it is one thing that we all learned from the people of Darién, it is how to enjoy life not because of the things you have, but because of the people that surround you everyday! |