Whether it be classwork, exams, or clinical rotations, the process of becoming a medical professional can bring forth a great deal of mental and psychological stress. This stress can lead to burnout, and can inhibit a student’s focus during the rigors of medical school.

But, did you know that attending Caribbean medical schools like Avalon University can help you avoid this issue? Right outside Avalon University’s front doors is the largest, most natural medicine for mental health in the world!

Have you guessed what it is yet?

That’s right, it’s the ocean!

Scientists have proven that prolonged exposure to the ocean not only links to an increase in positive mood and a decrease of stress, but the motion and sound of the waves can actually positively impact your brain. The waves can affect your brain wave frequency and can cause you to fall into a mild meditative state. Along with the calming deep blue color, this natural phenomenon relaxes your brain and creates a sense of mental bliss.

To our student’s benefit, Avalon University’s state of the art campus is a short walk to one of Curaçao’s MANY beautiful beaches located on the Caribbean sea. This short distance and beautiful weather gives the students easy access to this natural medicine for much needed breaks all year round.

Caribbean medical schools have a variety of hidden benefits one may not know to consider.