How an Overseas Elective in Africa Helped One Student Win a Prestigious National Nursing Award
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I was brought up in Nigeria. But going to Ghana was a totally different experience!"
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Welcome to the Work the World blog — here you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your healthcare internship overseas. You'll learn about things like how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas, why a Work the World internship presents such great value, and more.
Leanne’s Eye-Opening Nursing Placement in Tanzania
- By Work the World
- Where Are They Now?
Now working as a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Leanne reflects on her time in Tanzania.
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How My Overseas Placement in Ghana Influenced My Nursing Career
- By Work the World
- Where Are They Now?
Jemma travelled to Ghana in 2010. Since then she’s worked as a cardiac nurse and pursued her passion for tropical nursing in Malawi.
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Thinking About Travelling Solo? Now Is as Good a Time as Any.
- By Joe Jamieson
- Travel Experiences
If you’re the kind of person who sees that life is too short to wait it out indoors, read on.
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Dr. Slaymaker’s Eye-Opening Dentistry Experience in Peru
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"Just go for it, don’t think too hard about it. Take the opportunities while you have them because once you’re working it’s not so easy."
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