GSSM Students Engage In First-of-its-Kind Service-Learning Experience In Guatemala

Twenty-four students and three employees from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently returned from an immersive service and global learning experience in Guatemala, held April 19–27, 2025. The trip marked the first time a high school group collaborated with MEDLIFE on a service-learning project in the country.

“Our partnership with MEDLIFE has allowed us to offer an outstanding global learning experience that includes meaningful service for students interested in medicine and health-related careers,” said Randy LaCross, senior vice president for outreach and global initiatives. “I’m proud of what our team learned while serving in Guatemala and the many lives they impacted through their service.”

During their time abroad, the GSSM team traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, to learn firsthand about healthcare access and delivery in a developing region. Students actively participated in mobile medical clinics, assisting in efforts to provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities. In addition to their work in the clinics, students completed a service project and explored Guatemalan culture through educational and community engagement activities.

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