Program:
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PGS: Health and the Healthcare System in Chile
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Getting to practice my Spanish skills while in Chile due to locals having limited English proficiency.
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Engaging in cultural immersion and exploring a foreign country outside of allotted educational time.
My Experience Abroad:
I am interested in becoming a physician, especially in environmental health and global health. Our visits to public and private clinics provided insight into the shortcomings and advantages of a public healthcare system. I was able to compare and contrast Chile's healthcare challenges with the US after speaking with nurses, doctors, and students in Chile. I completed a research project while in Chile regarding air pollution and lung health, one of my research interests.
Other Highlights:
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Celebrating New Year's in the central square of Valparaiso, dancing to Chilean Cumbia and watching fireworks
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Eating a delicious traditional Chilean lunch at a countryside eatery after a hike in Rio Clarillo National Park
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Touring a Chilean vineyard and its beautiful gardens
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Developing friendships with University Los Andes students and spending time with them outside of educational programming
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Speaking with nurses in San Borgia public hospital
