Meet the Marquette Gang: Dr. Darlene Weiss!

1. Where are you from and where do you hope to go? I was born in Minnesota and left the state to come to Marquette when I was 18 and have stayed in Wisconsin ever since. I will stay here because I am close to most of my children, grandchildren, etc. and like being near them. I have made all 7 continents so I don't necessarily feel the need to go anywhere else. 

2. First impression of Peru: When I first came here a good 10 years ago, I was surprised at the depth of poverty. I knew it was a poor, low resource area where I was going, but the abject poverty was overwhelming. 

3. What type of nursing interests you most: International health because the public health aspect offers so much for a nurse. Physicians have incredible skills but in international health nurses are able to do a tremendous impact on whichever nation. 

4. Favorite experience of the trip thus far: Just getting to know the students that are with me on a personal basis because we didn't have much opportunity to do so before. 

5. What has been the most eye-opening experience while in Peru: Oh well, I'm not sure I can answer. I'm always impressed with the generosity, the spiritualtiy, the deep faith, the friendliness and how they're willing to share everything they have. That's just a constant for me.