Delegates’ memorable experiences:
“I feel that the delegation’s greatest impact will be in helping Americans understand more about Cuba and, hopefully, play a role in helping to normalize relations between the two countries.”
-American Board of Veterinary Practitioners to Cuba 2017
“I feel proud to be an American veterinarian! I appreciate having the opportunity to learn how different the practice of veterinary medicine can be in other countries. I now realize how important my career can be outside of working with small animals.”
-American Board of Veterinary Practitioners to Cuba 2017
“I benefited so much!! Being able to travel around Havana this way, from facility to facility, was incredible. This has been a phenomenal personal introduction to the people and culture that I have always revered.”
-American Holistic Nurses Association to Cuba 2016
“This trip exceeded my expectations. I learned a lot both professionally and personally during the duration of this trip. Meeting with healthcare professionals and touring the Israeli and Palestinian hospitals was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am so glad I participated in this trip.”
-American Organization of Nurse Executives to Israel 2016
“The high-level meetings and the unique moment in history that we were there was the most beneficial part of this delegation.”
– Richard Pena Delegation to Northern Ireland 2015
“Opportunity to better understand ophthalmic care in Cuba and experience the history and culture of Cuba with colleagues.”
– Leaders in American Ophthalmology Delegation to Cuba 2015
“Learning how another country approaches arts education and maintains a high standard of “educating” artists.”
– National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba 2015
“Visiting the schools and understanding more about their education systems and programs. The performances and work shown by the students was amazing!”
– National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba 2015
“Meeting other art teachers and talking about art curriculum ideas. Having access to a country that hasn’t been given before. To see art that has had no exposure to the USA.” – National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba 2015
“The vast knowledge of the other delegates and meeting the students in the Special Ed after school program, and seeing what they do.”
– National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba 2015
“Connecting the others who had the same or similar interests in this trip was a benefit. Meeting and interacting in another culture was also beneficial. Finding out about the history and significance of Nelson Mandela was priceless.”
– Academy Health and APHA Delegation to South Africa 2014