Testimonials

During my trip to the poverty stricken regions of Costa Rica, I was able to help put a smile on patients by assisting the doctor in diagnosing and guiding the sick to the road to recovery. I also visited numerous community homes, along with the other team members, to discuss how to prevent various tropical and fungal diseases. I truly believe ISL provides an incredibly rewarding vehicle for gaining experience in the front lines of medicine. — Emily F.
University of California, San Diego
Costa Rica, March 20-28, 2010

I absolutely loved my ISL experience. I learned a great deal of medical information and new skills, got to interact directly with patients and feel like I was really making a difference, and made great friends along the way. Plus, I was in a tropical paradise! My ISL trip was truly the opportunity of a lifetime, and I would recommend it to anyone working toward a career in medicine! — Emily A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
Costa Rica March 20-28, 2010

I felt like I learned so much on this trip. It was such an incredible experience to serve the underserved population of Costa Rica while learning so much about medicine and true compassion. — Amy R.
Baylor University
Costa Rica March 6-14, 2010

I got to learn more about service, medicine, and community. ISL is a great organization which I would highly recommend. — Brandon W.
Baylor University
North Eastern Mexico March 6-14, 2010

I loved everything about my ISL trip from the bus rides with all the group to getting to serve people who are truly grateful for your help. I have never laughed so much, had so much fun, or loved an experience more than this ISL trip. I would do a trip again in a heart beat! — Brittany W.
Baylor University
Costa Rica March 7-15, 2009

I loved working with ISL. I have now gone on two ISL spring break trips, one to Costa Rica and another to Mexico and both were very well organized. I learned a lot about healthcare in a short period of time and I truly felt like I was helping people. I wasn’t just in the background watching, I was working with the patients as a productive member of a team. — Emily M.
Georgetown University
North Eastern Mexico March 6-14, 2010

I thoroughly enjoyed my ISL experience and would recommend it to anyone. It was an especially eye opening experience since I had never visited anywhere outside the United States before. — Katherine T.
University of Georgia
Costa Rica/Panama May 13-26, 2009

ISL is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience another culture while learning about the medical field. — Kelsey B.
University of Nebraska
Costa Rica & Nicaragua May 20- June 2, 2009

ISL was an amazing experience and a trip that I will never forget. It was the perfect blend of fun and learning, and it completely confirmed that I want to become a doctor. — Matt B.
Ferris State University
Panama March 6-14, 2010

My ISL trip was unforgettable, the group of people I traveled with were exceptional and the doctor was one of the friendliest people I have met in my life. I gained a whole new outlook on the world of medicine and the applications of clinical healthcare. — Michael W.
Salisbury University
North Eastern Mexico March 13-21, 2010

My trip to Belize with ISL was really eye opening; the need for health care services for the people is overwhelming. ISL allows us to get into the communities with the greatest needs and provide them with health care that they would never be able to reach or afford on their own. Serving with ISL is an amazing, life changing experience. — Caitlin F.
Winona State University
Belize May 8-21, 2010 Well Child Team

My trip to Costa Rica was nothing short of amazing! I made lifelong friends, and memories that I will cherish forever. This program allowed me to experience the culture of Costa Rica, and I felt like I belonged there. I was able to gain a grasp on reality, and appreciate the simplicities of life. This was definitely the best trip abroad that I’ve ever been on! — Natalie O.
University of Richmond
Costa Rica March 6-14, 2010

The trip far exceeded my expectations. I learned so much, gained invaluable clinical experience, experienced a culture in such an intimate way I couldn’t have imagined. — Ryan T.
University of Colorado
Dominican Republic Jan 4-11, 2009

This experience is great because it allows you to help people who are in dire need of medical assistance and services. At the same time, it teaches how to do all vital tests such as blood pressure, pulse, glucose tests, and urine samples. It also teaches you how to question and interview patients in a way that is efficient at diagnosing medical problems correctly. — Carl M.
Canisius College
Costa Rica and Nicaragua May 28, 2009-June 2, 2009

This experience with ISL has been phenomenal. The trip far exceeded my expectations! From one unforgettable experience to another, the adventures that I had and the hands on interaction with the patients were incredible. — Lynda T.
Texas Christian University
Mexico March 14-22, 2009

This program changed my life. I’ve never experienced so many emotions at once and learned so much in such a short period of time. This program will help you determine whether or not you want to study medicine. For me it was the icing on the cake! — Mahfi K.
University of Georgia
Dominican Republic Dec 27, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009

This program was an amazing personal and educational experience. It was unlike any other trip I’ve been on, and the clinics were unlike any others I’ve worked in. — Heidi H.
University of Nebraska Medical University
Costa Rica March 14-22, 2009 Riverboat Team

This trip has changed my life. I had an incredible experience and made life long friends that I will always stay
in touch with. — Saawan M.
Virginia Tech University
Dominican Republic March 6-14, 2010

This was honestly one of the best trips I have ever been on in my life. The experience you will gain, friends you will make, and sights you will see will without a doubt remain with you for years to come. Do it! You won’t regret it! — Andrew E.
Auburn University
Mexico Dental Dec 27, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009

This was the best time of my life!!! I really want to go on another ISL trip. — Tracy E.
Ferris State University
Panama March 6-14 2010

Truly life-changing and inspiring experience. Not only did I get to experience first-hand the life of my future occupation, I also gained much more by meeting people from other places that share similar dreams and sharing the experience with them and the ISL staff. — Dong Jun L.
University of Pennsylvania
Costa Rica & Nicaragua May 8-21, 2010

When asked about my time in Costa Rica, the response is easy. It was the best experience of my life. Not only did I learn about medicine and how to practice it, but I also gained a perspective on my life that I had not previously known. I credit all of this – the friends, the trip, the experience – to ISL. It’s amazing to me that the patients I served will likely not remember me…but I could not possibly forget them. Unbelievable – a must for anyone looking to find them selves! — Kristin M.
University of Missouri
Costa Rica March 21-29, 2009

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