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Applying learned skills in local communities inspires career-path satisfaction and two-way gratitude during study abroad in Jamaica.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
A humbling, life-changing experience <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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

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SPC dental hygiene students visit local classrooms.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I will begin by saying that my participation in the dental hygiene study abroad program in Jamaica was life changing. It was a totally humbling experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I absolutely loved the mindset and lifestyle of our Caribbean friends; they are so full of love and gratitude. I was fortunate to treat patients in Jamaican clinics and educate children at a local elementary school. I still cannot grasp the fact that I have a skill that made these people so happy and feel so grateful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, this trip changed my heart, it was complete magic. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being appreciated for one’s skills, talents, and knowledge <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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

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Jamaica Dental Program students raise funds for their trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The day I found out I was one of ten chosen for this program, I was beyond excited! I couldn\u2019t wait to get started on all the things we were going to have to do to make our way to Jamaica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we arrived in Jamaica, my excitement turned into much more than I could ever put into words. I was ready to get to work. Every morning I was ready to go out and clean teeth and educate the men, women, and children of Jamaica, emphasizing the importance of good oral hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was such a blessing of an experience. I felt so honored to be able to apply my skills, talents, and knowledge in a culture that not only needed these things, but appreciated them. The rate at which I learned and applied my proficiencies was exponential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond me helping the Jamaican people, they helped me to solidify the passion I have for dental hygiene and gave me reassurance in knowing that I am where I am supposed to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I would do it again in a heartbeat.”<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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

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SPC students make memorable impacts in Jamaica.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

My experience studying abroad in Jamaica was incomparable. As in any country, some areas were lower income and others were not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We served in the lower income communities, providing them with the services of dental prophylaxis, scaling, oral hygiene instruction, sealants, and more; while they provided us with an experience that cannot be matched. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the locations where we volunteered was a beautiful stone church on top of a hill with an incredible view of the ocean. There is so much that I could have said about this experience, but all you really need to know is I would do it again in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you for sharing Julaine, Leonarda, and Greta!<\/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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