About four weeks ago, I returned from an ACCESS camp. It was absolutely
an amazing experience that I look forward to participating again next year. At
the site, I worked with students ages 15-18 in order to strengthen their
English proficiency. We had sessions that taught American television, music,
diversity. Asides from the American culture sessions we also provided them with
interview, resume and life skills that we hope will aid them in their future
education/career. My team, MIAMI!! Yes I know that I am from NYC but that city
was already taken. I was happy that I got MIAMI as some of you may know that I
like to watch basketball... MIAMI HEATS. The camp was also the graduation
ceremony for the 120+ students that were a part of the ACCESS program. We had a
bon fire on the beach, lit lanterns, had team building activities and many
more.
Remarks- Working with students is always a treat for me as my career has
always been developed more on the health care side. Spending a week working
with young leaders of KG really gave me a satisfaction that differs from
working with patients. Thus saying, I really really enjoyed it very much.
And for these past few weeks, I have gone back to work at my hospitals.
Almost every minute has been a challenge for me being that fact that my Russian
language is not up to par yet. There are still much that I don't understand as
I wished I did. It is frustrating at times--- but people constantly remind me
that I have only learned the language for 3 months and that I am doing well.
In addition to the language challenge, I am also facing the challenge of
not understanding the KG health care system. I spent maybe almost 10 years
learning about the US health care system, medical education, patient care
etc... but I realized that now it's time to learn about another system. Asking
people questions, reading articles, observations etc.
Along with that, I am trying to get in touch with international non
profit health organizations to provide assistance to the hospital. With that
said, if anyone knows of any, please e-mail me. I would appreciate any help I
can get.
I also want to help my friends here, one whom is a doctor who wants to
travel to other countries to gain hands on experience in the field of OGBYN. Another
friend is studying software engineering and would like to study in the US or a
chance to have an internship with American companies. Please contact me if you
know any programs or companies that have such opportunities. They are both
talent individuals and I hope that they can learn from other parts of the world
and return to contribute to their native country.
Write
soon!
pictures...
And.. I’ll be heading out to another camp this week with IREX, wish me
luck and safety-- all.
