I know it has been an egregious four months since my last update, but I guarantee you that WolverineDoc still lives on. This past Friday marks the end of my first year, and the beginning of summer travels and personal journeys. The time and the effort required to simultaneously conquer the course load and handle my family issues have taught me a lot about time management, confidence, focus, and drive.
This summer will present a new series of challenges: travel and homesickness.
Our medical school has sponsored a summer trip to a medical institution in Tanzania to conduct research and gain clinical experience. I’m curious to see how health care is practiced in developing countries.
Our trip starts with a “vacation.” We planned a layover in Dubai for 24 hours followed by an excursion on the beaches of Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar for 2-3days. Then, after an 8-hour bus ride to Moshi, Tanzania will our actual “trip” commence for 7 weeks. To add more spice to my journey, I’ve decided to end this experience with another “vacation” in Istanbul, Turkey, where a really good Turkish friend of mine will meet me.
I’ve never left the country before.
And no, Canada doesn’t count.
I plan to use this blog to recount my experiences. Stay tuned.
