Mission Trips- Guatamala

[isittoolate]

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So I know that doc toothache has already listed links to articles discussing this, but I was hoping someone else might have some insight on this situation in particular.

I have been offered a spot on a week long mission trip this spring, where I would act in the capacity of a dental assistant/translator. I am a bio and spanish double major and have studied abroad in Spain, so I am very comfortable in my spanish.

Unlike the mission trips mentioned in the article, I will not be performing any procedures/restorations, but rather assisting in what is mostly preventative care for children.

Does this seem like it will be a strong EC to add to my application? Or should I merely continue volunteering locally as it would be comprable?

 

[Zbtb7]

If you've got the money, go for it.

At my friends interviews, they were asked about overseas trips. If you already have the foundation (local volunteering), it's a nice talking point during interviews.

 

[cwoodds]

Forget about what it means for your application, just for the personal experience you should go.