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Serving a community’s dental hygiene needs and fueling a desire and passion for service during study abroad in Jamaica.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Jennifer Wiegert, SPC Student, Jamaica Dental Program, October 2018<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was first accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at St. Petersburg College, one of the opportunities offered was the Jamaica study abroad program. I didn\u2019t think twice. I was signing up and I was going to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the time came the application process was super easy. I answered a few questions, hit submit, and off my application went. I was signing up and I was going to go. When the time came the application process was super easy. I answered a few questions, hit submit, and off my application went. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After receiving the email that I and nine others were selected to go, we started fundraising by conducting four yard sales, hosting a bowling tournament, collecting private donations, and applying for scholarships, among many other activities. We all worked so hard together and we achieved our goal about one month before our trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SPC dental hygiene students volunteer and gain experience in dental clinics in Jamaica.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When the day came for our trip everything went smoothly. The moment we got to Jamaica you could feel the love. I felt as if we were in a different world. I worked in three different clinics around Ochos Rios, Port Maria, Eltham, and the staff clinic where we stayed. Each took a piece of my heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the dental clinics we would have people waiting from 4:00-5:00 in the morning until 5:00 at night to be seen. They would walk in with a smile and be so grateful that they were able to be seen. I crossed paths with many people who made an impact on me as I hope I instilled something in them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite part of our trip was the last day. We were there on community day. We took a bus ride through the different communities where we opened our windows and handed out toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, toys, and things we had collected during fundraising. The looks on peoples faces, the laughter, and the gratitude was worth the whole trip. It is as if we handed them a million dollars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will forever remember my study abroad Jamaica trip. One love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Jennifer Wiegert, SPC Student, Jamaica Dental Program, October 2018<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for sharing Jennifer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/strong> Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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