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Traveling to Nairobi!

It’s crazy– I never thought a trip to Nairobi could be so smooth–well compared to the ambulance ride anyways… So, the weekend is time off project to explore Kenya, and see the “must see” places. I got to go see baby orphan Elephants (So CUTE!!!). Many of these were found at a few months oldContinue reading “Traveling to Nairobi!”

The Ambulance Ride

Remember, when I said the hospital only has stairs? Well, today we had to take a patient to the larger hospital in Nairobi. Unfortunately, the patient was unable to walk (very low blood pressure, episodes of syncope etc.) and, as a result, we had to carry the wheelchair down the stairs. But things got aContinue reading “The Ambulance Ride”

Visiting the Village

It’s been a busy past few days. Yesterday, I went with the nurse to take vital signs of the patients. I also followed the doctor on rounds. One patient we took to get an ultrasound to look at a (possibly) enlarged liver. It was during this time that I noticed that it was difficult forContinue reading “Visiting the Village”

1st Day Here!!!

After a VERY long flight(s), I finally made it to Nairobi!!! Immigration took awhile; it would have probably been easier to have just purchased the visa onsite…but I eventually made it out. I got out of the airport probably around 11:45pm Kenyan time, after traveling for ~30 hours… I think, I am not exactly sure–timeContinue reading “1st Day Here!!!”

I Leave Today!

I can’t believe it! After weeks and months of planning, I am finally going!!! My visa never actually came through, but apparently that is not uncommon for US citizens. Fortunately, it can be solved at the customs there, or I have been told… These past couple days have been great! I went to a PrayerContinue reading “I Leave Today!”

Snacks from My Home Country

My internship company suggested that I bring snacks from my home country, which I did, I promise…However, I kind of ate them all:) So, my aunt, who lives in Australia, gave me snacks from Australia that she happened to bring when visiting Singapore. I also attempted to purchase US-like snacks in Singapore and successfully foundContinue reading “Snacks from My Home Country”

Lunch for Breakfast

So this morning I went out to eat breakfast at a hawker center, which originates from the hawkers that used to sell food on the streets. Anyways, this is one of the foods that I ate: It’s beef hor fun or char kway teow and one of my favorite dishes to eat here. But onContinue reading “Lunch for Breakfast”

5 More Days!

Habari! I’ve been busy with preparations for my trip. I finally signed up for the STEP program, which is a program through the US government for traveling to keep up with the latest news in the area your going and other safety precautions. I also realized a little to late that I don’t have aContinue reading “5 More Days!”

Day two and 6 More Days!

I have 6 more days until I leave for Kenya! I applied for my visa (slightly late, I know), but I had to wait to get my invitation letter from my internship company. In other news, it is the second day of Chinese New Year! On this day, my family from my Kong Kong’s sideContinue reading “Day two and 6 More Days!”

Almost There

-A time of reunion, celebration, and good wishes for the future. To anyone who has attempted to study abroad, it can be tough at the start. My planning was not any different– it involved endless meeting and paperwork, but, at long last, I am almost on my way to Limuru Kenya for a medical internship!!!Continue reading “Almost There”