Delegates’ memorable experiences:
“The whole trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”
-Association of California Nurse Leaders to Cuba
“This delegation truly gave us a broad perspective on the Cuban healthcare system – both its positive aspects and the negative ones.”
-American College of Physicians to Cuba
“The greatest benefit of participating in this delegation was meeting fellow attorneys from across the country and together learning about how another culture addresses the issues we deal with on a day-to-day basis in our practices.”
-National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys to Israel
“Great trip! I would do it again in a heartbeat! Medical sessions, including oncology, Calixto Garcia Hospital, primary care office, vice minister of health, and medical school sessions were on point.”
-American College of Physicians to Cuba
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“The delegation provided a valuable learning 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
“Learning how another country approaches art education and maintains a high standard of “educating” artists was most beneficial.”
– National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba
“The performances and work shown by the students was amazing! Visiting the schools and understanding more about their education systems and programs was of great value. ”
– National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba
“The greatest benefit was meeting other art teachers and talking about art curriculum ideas, having access to a country that hasn’t been given before, and seeing art that has had no exposure to the USA.” – National Art Education Association Delegation to Cuba
“I valued 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
“Connecting with 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