Category: Health
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During the winter break, I participated in a study tour in Jakarta, Indonesia, for my degree Bachelor of Nursing. My university, the “University of Technology of Sydney”, partnered with the Universitas Indonesia to provide students with a cross-cultural experience in healthcare. During this trip, I was able to network with my fellow nursing and health…
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Whenever I heard the word ‘Thailand’, Bangkok and Phuket would always pop up in my mind. I wasn’t too familiar with Chiang Mai so when I heard about the study tour, I was very eager to participate. This was the first time I had been overseas alone so there were some mixed emotions to begin…
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Hi friends!I’m Roweena, and I am studying for a Bachelor of Nursing and a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation. I’m super excited to share my time at Nottingham Trent University in the UK for the Global Summer School Program. Earlier this year, in July, I touched down in the land of tea and biscuits…
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I was one of the 13 fortunate health students who embarked on a remarkable two-week study tour in Indonesia, graciously hosted by the prestigious Universitas Indonesia, the highest-ranked university in the country. The stunning Kenanga Lake at Universitas Indonesia The core of our study tour was an immersive experience in Indonesian culture and their healthcare…
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Have you ever been faced with an opportunity that scared you yet excited you at the same time? That’s precisely what happened to me when I embarked on ACICIS’ two-week Public Health Study Tour (PHST) in Indonesia (Jakarta and Yogyakarta). Whilst the whole trip was amazing, some parts stuck out more than others. Learning Material…
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Being given the opportunity to partake in the Global Short Program experience has been one of the best and most eye-opening experiences of my life. My experience with the Global Short Program gave my peers and I the opportunity to visit Thailand and gain insight to how midwifery is practiced overseas as well as develop…
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Friendly dogs, clever innovations in baby care, and delicious bubble tea— three things I never thought I’d find in a provincial Thai hospital! The pleasant surprises didn’t stop coming through my whole trip to Bangkok for an exchange with Mahidol University. The hospitality and generosity of the Thai people, the richness of their culture, and…
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I was one of the very fortunate 16 Midwifery students to be involved in the 2023 Global Short Program, Mahidol University Midwifery in Thailand. This experience was not only one of the most exciting experiences of my life but also life-changing. This program has given me a new perspective on the beauty of world culture. …
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During the June /July University holiday break, 13 students (including myself) and 2 lecturers embarked on a two-week study tour to Jakarta, which is the capital city of Indonesia. The group was a combination of 2nd / 3rd year Nursing and Public Health students who were eager to explore a new city. As a public health student,…
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Last summer, I participated to the Public Health Study Tour, a program organized by ACICIS, the Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs through the New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant, of which I am a recipient. I wanted to complete the subject “Professional Placement” in a way I…
