The following notes are from the University of Copenhagen MSc Global Health field trip to Tanzania. We are currently a group of 19 students visiting the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMC) and surrounding health facilities over a 5 week period. Throughout this duration I will continue to upload my field notes from this exciting trip.
All comments here do not reflect the University of Copenhagen, KCMC or any of the mentioned individuals. All comments are my own personal views relating to my academic and cultural experience in Tanzania.
Tuesday 6th May, 2014 - Departure.
So after spending the best part of 9 months in Copenhagen learning about this relatively new concept of Global Health, where a significant proportion of the material is focused on Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC), I get my first opportunity to theory into practice. It’s been nearly 3 years since I have travelled outside of Europe, and I wasn’t too sure how I felt leading up to the trip. I knew in my heart that if my first Africa experience was anywhere as good as my first Asia experience in China, then it would be an enjoyable experience. However on the other hand I didn’t have the wealth of knowledge regarding SSA countries, compared to my pre departure to China. It’s also important to take into consideration that due to the Field Trip, Internship and Leisure time, I know I won’t be in my newly formed home in Copenhagen for more than 2 weeks over the next 6 months. This is a strange psychological feeling for a Briton who is not used to travelling for that period of time.
So after spending the best part of 9 months in Copenhagen learning about this relatively new concept of Global Health, where a significant proportion of the material is focused on Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC), I get my first opportunity to theory into practice. It’s been nearly 3 years since I have travelled outside of Europe, and I wasn’t too sure how I felt leading up to the trip. I knew in my heart that if my first Africa experience was anywhere as good as my first Asia experience in China, then it would be an enjoyable experience. However on the other hand I didn’t have the wealth of knowledge regarding SSA countries, compared to my pre departure to China. It’s also important to take into consideration that due to the Field Trip, Internship and Leisure time, I know I won’t be in my newly formed home in Copenhagen for more than 2 weeks over the next 6 months. This is a strange psychological feeling for a Briton who is not used to travelling for that period of time.
