As part of our study and service abroad experience, we took a 1-credit hour course focused on learning about the Dominican Republic's culture and healthcare system. Throughout this course, I learned about tensions between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, how some Dominicans live, and how Dominicans are able to access healthcare (which isn't easy). 

As part of an in-class assignment prior to our trip, I stated "I am most excited about the time we will spend with doctors and nurses in the Dominican Republic. I look forward to having the opportunitiy to ask them questions about how the local healthcare system works in their country. Additionally, I look forward to seeing how a clinic operates and what reasons may drive people to visit a clinic."