One particular experience that has helped me to grow as a person and challenged me was when I had to opportunity to go to Nicaragua on a medical mission trip. On this trip I was able to spend a week in Nicaragua helping to administer aid to these wonderful people who were simply unable to receive even basic medicines or treatment. This opportunity did push me outside of my comfort zone because at the time I had never travelled outside of the United States before so travelling to a third-world country was quite daunting. When on any trip similar to this one you must be independent. A fellow teammate can’t constantly lead you around or watch you because everyone has to be doing their job. In addition, the language barrier at times felt very isolating
