I read through a lot of threads saying that admissions like students that have traveled since they have been exposed to different cultures, lived on their own, matured, ...
But, is travel experience that was more short-term and did not include any volunteer work on clinical work on the trip still appropriate for the AMCAS? I traveled to over 5 countries in Europe with friends for over one month for the sake of exploring different cultures, seeing historical landmarks, ... Will this be looked at as significant and worthy of a spot on my application?
Would adding other shorter-term travel experiences (with family) help this cause?
But, is travel experience that was more short-term and did not include any volunteer work on clinical work on the trip still appropriate for the AMCAS? I traveled to over 5 countries in Europe with friends for over one month for the sake of exploring different cultures, seeing historical landmarks, ... Will this be looked at as significant and worthy of a spot on my application?
Would adding other shorter-term travel experiences (with family) help this cause?