On a nursing elective in Kandy, there'll be opportunities to gain knowledge from a number of local specialists, as well as experiencing a range of different departments. In addition, you will see rare cases such as dengue fever, tuberculosis, and other conditions advanced well past what you’ll be used to. You'll also have the chance to spot jaguars and leopards on a local safari, raft down fearsome river rapid, and more. Read what our students think below!
University of Surrey 2022
"The hospital staff were really welcoming and keen to get me involved. Most spoke really good English, and it was fascinating that all patient notes were in English too."
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Bournemouth University 2019
"My experience in OBG opened my eyes to the resilience of local patients."
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Leeds Beckett University 2019
"It struck me how forward thinking the staff were."
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University of Nottingham 2019
"I made incredible memories and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity with amazing people."
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University of Manchester 2018
"We went on elephant safaris, hiking, white water rafting, snorkelling, surfing, and releasing baby turtles."
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University of Lincoln 2018
"Patients shared beds and doctors carried out surgeries on multiple patients in the same room."
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Manchester Metropolitan University 2018
"I saw the entire patient journey. From admission to investigation, through to the surgery itself."
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University of Lincoln 2018
"We met people in some of the most deprived parts of Sri Lanka, administering depot injections as we went. It was surreal."
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Sheffield Hallam University 2018
"This whole experience puts your career and life into perspective."
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