This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to spend three weeks in Malawi, a beautiful country in Southeast Africa. During my stay at the Lilongwe Wildlife Center, Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary, I gained invaluable hands-on clinical experience and conducted research alongside veteran wildlife veterinarians.
This summer I traveled to the beautiful country of Rwanda and spent 7 weeks working with veterinarians at the University of Rwanda and New Vision Veterinary Hospital. I was able to assist with sample collections for part of a 3 year research project in Akagera National Park aiming to collect more data on the current levels of antimicrobial resistance in wildlife and domestic species.
This summer, I was fortunate enough to spend many weeks at The Donkey Sanctuary, Ireland. The Donkey Sanctuary is an organization dedicated to improving the welfare of donkeys worldwide.
Last winter break, I had the opportunity to travel to Argentina to work with Dr. Marcela Uhart and Dr. Ralph Vanstreels. I spent most of my time in Camarones, a quiet seaside fishing community, where I was instantly greeted by the beautiful coastlines of Patagonia.
My global experience explored the different cultures and veterinary work styles in Ireland, Scotland, and England. Through living and conversing with people from other English speaking countries, I was able to fully immerse myself in the experience to gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of their cultures.
