Volunteering at an animal sanctuary!
Tell us a little bit about yourself – stuff that we can’t find on Google: your spirit animal for example… My name is Carmen Vangalis and I am from Chicago, IL. I like to hike, kayak, travel, and bike […]
It appears as if in the future Zimbabwe will continue to face issues with trophy hunting and canned lion breeding. While we were there, Sarah seemed quite concerned with the expanse of the tourism use of lions. They are […]
During the first week of our health internships in Zimbabwe, the Pre-Health group visited the Children Rehab Unit (CRU) and the Children’s Hospital at Harare Central Hospital. We had the opportunity to observe doctors, therapists, and counsellors while they […]
I was a student on the ACES Faculty-Led Program: Service Learning, Health Care, and Animal Rescue in Zimbabwe, in the summer of 2019. When I first enrolled in the study abroad opportunity, I was completely shocked at myself. I […]
When you start feeling nervous and you do not know how to act in the new environment, it is a sign that cultural shock might be on the horizon. You do well to manage this sense of surprise that […]
Looking for inspiration during your gap year? Zimbabwe is a world of wonders and in every hidden gem you come across, you will find inspiration. Be it creativity, innovation or the next big idea, the landlocked country is capable […]
Vongai Tizora reflecting on her pre-health internship in Zimbabwe!
REFLECTIONS FROM MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE ZIMBABWE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AS AN AMERICAN PRE-MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENT!
Nothing prepares a budding doctor for the real world more than practical experience in diverse hospital situations. The more unpredictable the set of circumstances you have in your practice as a student, the more prepared you will be for […]
