I went to Japan to volunteer and in turn I learned more than I could have dreamed of in such a short quest time period.

My experience entailed shadowing the pharmacists on hospital rounds, a visit to an international pharmacy industry company, and a visit to the University of Costa Rica Pharmacy school.

I also loved my volunteer work. I am a nurse and worked in a clinic for my entire stay.

Through United Planet, an international volunteering society, Bergman was able to choose a location, focusing on finding a developing nation, where their time and resources would be best spent.

We recently had a nice chat with Dave Santulli, the man who started it all ten years ago now! He really does embody the mission of United Planet: he connects in a meaningful way with everyone he meets.