Matt Friedman, 23, Barnstable, MA
University of Vermont, B.S. Pyschology
Track: Internships Tel Aviv
Placement: Save a Child's Heart, Wolfson Hospital
Save a child's Heart takes children in from all over the world with congenital heart defects to perform the procedure in Israel. These children come from mainly African countries, Haiti or Palestinian Authority. This organization in non-profit, funded by the government and the dedication of time from medical staff and others. Without the surgeries, these children would not be able to live out there lives normally. Learn more @ Save a Child's Heart
What were you doing before you came here?
Working as an EMT on an ambulance and at an Emergency Department in Burlington, VT.
How did you hear about this WUJS Israel program?
Internet surfing. Find out more @ Masa: WUJS Intern Tel Aviv
What are your goals for this program?
I hope to make friends, build connections for a job, and further my career development.
Have you had any difficulties settling in?
I bought Vanilla milk instead of regular.
What did your friends say when you told them about your plan to come to Israel?
Don't join the IDF, Don't come back all weird
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