Group Description

Categories: Cultural and Diversity, Honorary and Leadership, Service

We, the Biology Without Boarders student organization, shall lead students on annual global volunteer trips while providing financial support. We have a mission to provide direct resources to students who wish to gain international experience through global volunteerism. Our goal is to provide opportunities to advance our career goals and broaden our international perspectives by assisting professionals in health related careers.

Group's principal activities, events, or programs:

- Annual international volunteer trips (Tanzania, Kenya, Bolivia, etc)
- Local volunteer opportunities (Campus Kitchen, Mano-a-Mano, People Serving People, etc)
- Informational meetings
- Health speakers
- Biology and health related volunteer opportunities
- And more!

How this group's activities benefit the University community:

Our activities benefit the University community by bringing together students interested in the health sciences as well as biology related activities. We offer activities to enhance students' international health experience.

How this group fits into its categories:

- Cultural and Diversity: We offer students international experience in culturally and diversely different atmospheres.
- Honorary and Leadership: We offer students opportunities to engage in leadership roles by assisting and organizing group events.
- Service: Our main activities are community service and international service. Students will experience both forms of service while learning about the health sciences.

How to get involved with this group:

To get involved with BWB, email us at bwb@umn.edu. You can also call any of the officers listed or check out our website for more details.