Posted by Mathilde Chamula on April 29th, 2010
Bonjour! Je me nomme Mathilde Chamula, je vis à Québec, et j’occupe le statut d’étudiante en médecine depuis bientôt deux ans. Grâce à ÉSF, qui entretient un partenariat avec la Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Laval, j’ai la chance de partir cet été au Burkina Faso, petit pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest. Je vivrais pendant [...]
Posted by Luisa Cantor on April 29th, 2010
My name is Luisa Cantor. I was born in Colombia, and I am Canadian by “adoption”. I have been living in Canada for the past 5 years. I am a fluent Spanish and English speaker, so if it is necesary I may be able to provide support in both languages. Currently I am in my [...]
Posted by Martin Straathof on April 15th, 2010
Hi Everyone! The excitement is building up for me to take my placement in Botswana. I am an International Development Studies student at the University of Guelph. Ever since high school I was interested in gaining an international experience in humanitarianism and acting as a global citizen. This experience to me means a great learning [...]
Posted by Nicole Schlossberg on April 15th, 2010
My name is Nicole Schlossberg I am a 23 year old undergraduate student at the University of Guelph. I am studying Child, Youth and Family, with the hope of one day becoming an occupational therapist. I enjoy working with people with special needs and who are disadvantaged. I get great joy in the small things, [...]
Posted by Nicole Jarvis on April 15th, 2010
My name is Nicole Jarvis and I have, in just the past few weeks, completed a Master’s degree in Capacity Development & Extension and International Development. I have a background in secondary school teaching and have spent a significant amount of time working and living in various cultures in both Northern Canada and sub-Saharan Africa. [...]
Posted by Leah Whittaker on April 15th, 2010
Currently, I am completing my fourth year at the University of Guelph in Environmental Toxicology. As a science student, I receive very limited exposure to social, economic and political issues. I chose to participate in an international placement opportunity to challenge my current way of thinking, increase my knowledge of international development issues and gain [...]
Posted by Jessie McCann on April 15th, 2010
I am a third year Bio-Medical Science student with a Geography minor at the University of Guelph. My areas of study reflect my interest in both health and environmental issues. This is why the Project Serve International trip to Botswana is so appealing to me. I will be working the Holy Cross Hospice in Gaborone [...]
Posted by Claire Gemmill on April 15th, 2010
My name is Claire Gemmill and I am currently a third year student of anthropology and women’s studies at the University of Guelph. My step-mother lived in Africa for 2 years and worked in rural development. Growing up I always loved hearing her stories and experiences of living in the country – she even had [...]
Posted by Elyse Kornhauser on April 15th, 2010
My name is Elyse Kornhauser and I am an Arts and Science student at the University of Guelph, minoring in Biology and Child & Family Studies. I have always found the social and biological aspects of medical conditions, such as HIV, fascinating. I also enjoy learning about other cultures. I am very excited to be [...]
Posted by Kayli Filsinger on April 15th, 2010
My name is Kayli Filsinger, I am a fourth year Bachelor of Science, Human Kinetics student at the University of Guelph. I am an enthusiastic, energetic individual with an interest in working in the area children’s sports and recreation, education and healthcare. I love to travel and have a passion for gaining a greater knowledge [...]
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