The value of cultural student exchange is an experience of a lifetime. Yet again, Minority Care International provides the mixing of cultures and backgrounds to its two members namely Pearl Joy Bayanon and Jerald Cabangcala this Fall 2011.

MCI, in partnership with University of Mindanao, has been consistently sending two exchange students every year to study in its partner university Texas A&M University (TAMU). This program is designed to meet several objectives namely to broaden the student's experience through exposure to an internship experience in the American culture; to provide opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem solving skills by being engaged in real life work situation; for skills development and understanding of the work place as assistance in the transition from the academia to the medical and business institutions after graduation; and to supplement the student's theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.

The third batch of Filipino exchange students hail from Davao City, Philippines. Pearl Joy Bayanon, 18 years old, is a Junior Accountancy student in University of Mindanao. Jerald Cabangcala, 25 years old, is a 2nd courser Junior Nursing student in University of Mindanao. The third batch of exchange students will embark their journey in the American culture as a Nursing intern and Business intern, respectively, this Fall 2011.