Hi,

We are three french Canadian girls from Montreal who decided to travel to Nicaragua with a specific purpose. Two of us are students in nursing and one in paramedic, but all interested by the world and its different cultures. This project was possible with the precious help of the Sheafespiga.

We have now been here for a week, more precisely in San Carlos. Our goal in going to Nicaragua was first to observe the differences between the Canadian medical technics and the ones used in Nicaragua. Furthermore, this experience allows us to acquire more knowledge and to have the opportunity to practice our studies in a foreign country.

Therefore, we are in a great village called San Carlos, located in the region of Rio San Juan, in the Southern part of the country. However, we definitely had a cultural shock at first following the life style differences that turned out in being a great experience of adaptation. Above all, we have been well welcomed by the hospital’s director, Maykel Sandovan, his family and the hospital’s staff.
We are currently working in the hospital Luis Felipe Moncada, learning constantly and helping as much as our knowledge allows us. However, we are still in adaptation. We practice our spanish every day and learn the medical terms.

We are sure that this experience will be unforgettable and helpful for our future career.
We will keep you posted.
Amélie Vidal,
Manila Mounivong,
Anne-Christelle Vidal