This past semester I was accepted to be a fellow with FIMRC (Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children). My mission is to help set up a clinic in the Amazonian region of La Merced as well as to help out in a local hospital in Huancayo, Peru. There are a handful of other fellows who will be joining me on this mission. We come from all over the USA and represent many different universities. I'm the only person coming from Georgia and it's a little nerve-racking to think I'm traveling to a strange country without knowing a single person before hand,
Right now I'm finishing up packing and getting everything together. I will be updating my journey on this blog and look forward to posting some interesting stories and pictures! If you'd like to contact me, please reach out via Facebook or email (susan12421@gmail.com). From what I hear I will have pretty consistent access to wifi while in Huancayo but I'm not sure about the Amazonian region. My flight leaves tomorrow (Sunday) at 5pm and I will be back on Friday August 1st. Wish me luck!
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