Samantha first studied abroad in Lancaster, England for a year where she participated in the local hiking club and other activities while earning biology credit toward her degree. She found the exchange extremely rewarding and decided she would also like to complete an IE3 Global Internship to get some hands-on experience. Because of her interest in health professions, Samantha completed an IE3 Global Internship on the Child Family Health International Rural Himalayan Medicine Rotation.

Samantha had the following to say about her IE3 experience:

"The (CFHI) Rural Himalayan Rotation (IE3) medical internship in Dehradun, India was by far my most significant personal and professional accomplishment. For ten weeks I lived in a world far removed from my American norm. I was challenged daily to step out of my comfort zone, and 7,000 miles away from everyone I knew. The customs and values I encountered seemed unfathomable at times, gorgeously exotic at others. I got the opportunity to witness a live birth, cesarean section, help dress wounds, give injections and enemas, take vital signs and see various pathologies not prevalent in the US (or other developed nations). After having this opportunity, I am more self-assured and aware of the people I come in contact with on a daily basis. Perhaps the biggest benefit of my internship is gaining a new perspective on my home country and culture, and appreciating all the resources we have available here."

Samantha Evans, Biology

Samantha is presently at Bastyr University in the naturopathic medicine program.

Links:

• Biology Study Abroad
• IE3 Global Internships
• OSU International Programs
• Medicine and other health professions in Biology