Janiel growing intellectually and personally

Janiel settling in

It’s easy to say that our weeks have been flying by us. That has to be the scariest part of this trip. Knowing that the experience won’t last forever. The fact that we’ve been in constant motion since our arrival has definitely kept us active; internships and classes have become a routine. I’ve settled into having house meeting on Monday nights, followed by Marita’s class on Tuesday nights, ending with Vincent’s then Vernon’s class on Thursdays. I however need to get used to the hike I must take to get to class on Thursdays at UCT, which was conveniently placed on top of a mountain. Apart from getting used to minor things, I believe I’ve been settling really well. 

   

Going to Maitland Cottage Hospital, Monday to Wednesday has been more than an exciting, fulfilling learning experience. Having the chance to work with people, including children from different circumstances, religions, and towns, you begin to become more attentive. You notice pet peeves, work ethics, different languages, and among these you pick up on those who come to work because it’s a job or a career. You also start to understand the stories behind certain scars with the patients and their reasons for being admitted to Maitland. The technical part of my internship has turned out enjoyable as well. Maitland, being more structured on bones and limbs, I wasn’t sure about how I would fit, but my eagerness was certainly overflowing. Overall, I’m proud to know that within such a short time, I’ve grown intellectually and personally