"Some people are able to find their purpose early on in life, while others take a while. I was lucky enough to find my passion for public health and education as a teenager. I learned about this field from professors and books, but I did not know if I was headed down the right path—I could talk the talk, but could I walk the walk? I decided to step outside of my comfort zone—like way, way out—and volunteered with Far Away Friends in Uganda. With the support of the FAF team, I grew as a person and I made my dream a reality. I know that I want to work with marginalized communities, reduce health disparities, and establish close connections along the way. It was my family at Far Away Friends (as well as my experience in Uganda) that gave me the confidence to know that I could make a difference in peoples’ lives." --Kathleen M., 2017 volunteer