Introduction
Kia ora! Ko Lauryn tōku ingoa. I am super excited to join the Prime Minister’s Scholarship round for 2024 to Mumbai, India. I am most excited to intern in Mumbai for 6-weeks to immerse myself in a hub of culture, connect with the local community and enhance my global citizen perspective.
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My Haerenga ki Mumbai (Navigating Culture Shock)
Before arriving in Mumbai, I had some preconceptions about what India is like. This was influenced by how the country is portrayed online through social media, the dense population, the pollution, and potentially being an unsafe country. Getting ready to gear up for 15+ hours of flying and being away for 6 weeks wasn’t easy….Continue…
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The Ins and Outs of Public Health
These last two weeks have been highly eye-opening in more ways than I could have imagined. I have officially completed 3-weeks of my public health internship for an NGO, Aastha Parivaar, which is an organisation for the sex worker population. Understanding the ins and outs of public health in one of the world’s most dynamic…Continue…
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Wrapping up the Internship (& a weekend away)
It’s hard to believe that our time and internships in Mumbai have almost ended. With less than two weeks left in the busy, bustling country of India, it’s safe to say that I have gained experience and opportunities that will last forever. As my internship ends, I reflect on my first week arriving in the…Continue…