Reflective Essay: My Mission Trip To Ecuador

This past summer I had the incredible opportunity to go on a mission trip in Ecuador where I worked in an orphanage partaking in labor work, as well as, traveled out into the cities bordering Quito to organize VBSs (vacation bible schools)in startup churches . In beginning of the trip I expected the work I would participate in would be life changing to those in its wake. My expectations were highly set and the outcome did not match up; in fact, the outcome was quite the opposite. In the short week I spent in Ecuador, I realized almost immediately that the problems that needed to be mended were much larger than a group of fifty people could overcome in one week. There was so much need, and an insufficient amount of resources to provide for it. Nevertheless, I was
It takes time for effects to be noticed, but each small accomplishment adds up and eventually true progress begins to occur. I intend to bring about the process of significant change by involving myself in international outreach. I do not want to solely change my world, but I want to change the world in its entirety. It may seem like an unachievable goal, but it gives me something to strive to accomplish. Becoming a doctor has always been an aspiration of mine, not because the salary provides security or the credibility that comes with the MD next to my name but because I want to see and be in the midst of change. I aspire to be able to help people mend physically, mentally, and spiritually. The physical cares bring about opportunity to impose change of the mental wellness and in spiritual guidance. Doctors without borders has always had an intrigued me by providing the opportunity to be a part of significant change brought about by small factors. I would get the chance to improve a life or, if not improve, at least make the adverse effects more manageable. Change is what I want to be, what I want to see, and what I seek to make