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#From an attitude caught up in worries to one of challenge #Observing a cesarean section and building rapport with friends #A time filled with memories of Jaipur
Hello. I am Lee Hyun-joo, and I participated in an overseas medical volunteer program in Jaipur, India, from August 15 to September 5. I became interested in overseas medical volunteering because of a friend's recommendation, and I thought there was something special about India, which is why I applied for this program. I wanted to change my perspective on the world. I wanted to step out of my simple, peaceful environment and meet diverse people while engaging in meaningful activities to see the world from a new viewpoint.
I had many worries about safety when thinking of India, especially since I would be staying long-term abroad. However, by following the guidelines and safety rules provided by the gap year organization, I prepared and found that I didn't worry too much about the length of my stay or safety issues. I started preparing in a rush, so my process was a bit different from others. The gap year organization was very helpful, and personally, I searched for information on vaccinations, my luggage, and India to prepare myself.
On the first day, there was an orientation, followed by a placement orientation the next day. Unless there were other special plans, from the next day, the observation volunteering activities were held from 9 or 10 AM to 2 PM. After that, special activities followed the scheduled plan.
Through this gap year project, I realized that my life, which I thought was small and meaningless, might be the life someone else dreams of, and it became an opportunity for me to look at my life more valuably with a more mature heart. I realized that I gained the courage to not get caught up in worries and to take the leap to try new things without hesitation.
Every time I took responsibility for my choices, like deciding to go to India, spending three weeks there well, and returning safely, I felt I grew as a person. The worries I had before coming to India turned out to be much less significant than I thought, making me feel that I wanted to challenge myself in the future, knowing I could do it without big issues.
Meeting people from India made me realize that it's okay not to worry so much and just go with the flow. Talking with people who told me that if I get caught up in worries about things that may never happen, I'll miss my happiness helped me focus on enjoying the present.
I will try to face all the things I hesitated about. Before coming to India, I was worried a lot, but I realized that nothing as serious as I imagined would happen. I also understood that the regret of not trying something is greater than the regret after doing it. I hope to continue to cherish my perspective of life and the world.
If you visit Jaipur, I recommend visiting Hawa Mahal and then signing up for a guided tour at the City Palace. Seeing the pink-filled Jaipur and listening to explanations will help you understand the city in detail.
The world I haven't seen seems scary, but sometimes it's worth taking the leap to get better results. I won't suggest this to everyone, but if someone is hesitant, I want to encourage them. I want to express my gratitude to everyone for the over three weeks we've spent together. Many events passed quickly, making me ponder if I actually went to India, feeling grateful for all the help and care I received during the trip. I am thankful in many ways.
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