I met my host family, began work at the Carpio Clinic, and was introduced to all staff I would be working with while tutoring in the afternoons. In the clinic, I have come to understand the daily flow of patient care and the role I will support in medication management/distribution. I also identified the patient record keeping program, which is more difficult to navigate than I previously assumed. This week was the first time I was truly forced to speak entirely in Spanish. My speaking was rough and listening was sometimes difficult. I noticed a substantial difference in my Spanish skills within a week, however. I would describe my leadership this week as “brave” as carving a role for myself in the clinic requires initiative and effective demonstration of my skills. I cannot recall a time when my character was tested beyond upholding patience in light of practical, cultural, and social differences. I relied strongly on those around me to learn about my surroundings, especially with the bus and navigating the streets of La Carpio. As I work in a clinic and tutor children, my role is best described as that of support; my contributions, although currently small, empower others’ success. Going forward, I aim to push myself to speak more and continue improving my Spanish.