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As I prepared for graduation this spring - immediately following my return from a month of work in Africa, I couldn’t help but feel a disconnect from American culture and the notion that I am meant to begin my work as a new physical therapist in another country. I didn’t quite understand why, but I knew that I was being called to do something different than my peers with the start of my career. One evening I stumbled across the CMMB website and had the eerie yet calming feeling that somehow I needed to contact them immediately. I toyed with the idea of taking other jobs but ultimately I had a nagging feeling that it was now or never for working abroad. I am very blessed to be in a position where I can afford to do this!
And, sitting here a few months later, I’m sending in my Visa application and preparing for my October departure! I can’t help but feel pretty under-qualified for the job – I have no experience in public health programs and my Spanish is pretty scary – but at the same time, what I can offer will be better than this community receiving nothing. My experiences in Africa reminded me that I am so lucky to have an excellent educational background, and that language and cultural differences can be bridged easily with the appropriate attitude. I know I will gain so much personally and professionally from this experience and can’t wait to dive right on in!
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