Introduction
Kia ora!
My name is Simone and I’m a third year Global Studies student majoring in Global Politics and Human Rights. My Area Study for my degree is Latin America which is one of the main reasons why I chose to apply for the program ‘Intercultural Approaches for Public Health in Chile!
I’m very grateful for this opportunity and super excited to be part of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America.
Learning about the indigenous systems of health practised by South America’s traditional Mapuche and Aymara people is going to be such an incredible and valuable experience.
I also love art and all things creative so I’m looking forward to experiencing the beautiful art and vibrant colours of Chile.
Can’t wait to share what the team will get up to in Santiago!
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Agradecida
It’s been a week since we left Santiago, and I’ve felt many different emotions. You would assume a week is enough time to process one’s feelings and return to everyday life, but it is not. I’m feeling blessed, joyful, sad, and overwhelmed, all conflicting emotions to bundle together. I remember writing in my first blog…Continue…