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I was a student volunteer for Youthlinc, in which I participant in the Guatemala 2013 team in the medical group. This trip allowed me to put my education to work. I first found out what the village and school felt was an educational need, which was reproductive health. I then discussed with others, culture barriers that I should be aware of such as condoms. It was then suggested to research a more natural means of birth control, known as cycle beads. Through research and some creativity, I created my own version of cycle beads. Then in Guatemala I presented my lesson to the 7th-9th graders, as well as a group of women from a nearby village. Feedback on the project was very positive and the women were fascinated to learn about their own bodies. After the lessons and projects were completed, it touched my heart to see so many of the girls still wearing their bracelets days later. I felt empowered while on the Youthlinc trip to Guatemala in teaching my lessons, as well as being an example and a leader to the other students that were much younger.

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