GLOVE Global Leaders on Valuable Efficacy

GLOVE Our purpose We are a recognized student organization through the Student Activities center at TAMU We are striving to raise ~$175,000 for the establishment of an endowment to send future generations of GLOVE participants on free medical service trips. The annual payout for this amount is $10,000 We can send about 5 student per year

Last year… We traveled to Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala for 2 weeks in August through a non-profit

Visa Requirements A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of: a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay a round-trip airline ticket.

Passport It is the applicants responsibility to be in possession of a current, valid passport and the funds required to procure it. A copy of the original, signed must be sent in with all required documents for the application. It is the responsibility of the individual to pay for passport renewal or procurement

Vaccinations Consult your local travel doctor about the requirements for vaccines in Guatemala Information: medicines Do this at least a month prior to trip departure Some vaccines require a series of shots/doses Scheduled timeliness is paramount Provide a copy of your yellow book (vaccine’s administered) to GLOVE program Must be turned in two weeks prior to travel date Deadline: July 27 th, 2014 It is the responsibility of the individual to pay for all vaccines

Traveler's Insurance Please refer to the Study Abroad Office website to ensure you receive sufficient international insurance. It is the responsibility of the participant to purchase proper international travelers’ insurance at your own discretion. The cost is very affordable

Program Dates/Details We will be leaving from the US on May 18th We will arriving back to the US on May 31st Bus transportation will take participants to and from Managua and Chinandega.

Program Details Program Schedule Program starts and ends in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Airport meet and greet in Managua, Nicaragua. Monday to Friday volunteering Weekends free

Applying to GLOVE Application View/download on website A copy of your FAFSA information A picture of yourself Copy of Passport

Things to Consider While GLOVE is striving to provide Texas A&M students with a free medical service experience, we are a new organization, therefore we may not be able to provide you all with the funds to travel abroad. We will strive to acquire funding for your experience. There is a probability of having GLOVE members pay for the whole monetary bill. If you are fully committed to going (financially, physically and mentally) we encourage you to help GLOVE find financial resources in order to provide sustainable funding for future generations of GLOVE participants.

Dates to Remember All application documents (picture,FAFSA,etc.) are due April 9 th Interviews will take place Wednesday, April 15th Final decisions will be made about a week later