Amy Hall, a Vancouver based occupational health researcher with UBC, volunteered with IUBAT last summer. She writes, "I knew this experience would change the way I saw the
world, but not how. It made me realize why people love 1) teaching, and 2)
Bangladesh. Because I hadn’t practiced as a nurse in a clinical setting for
several years and had never visited the country, I wasn’t sure how my role as a
course instructor in IUBAT’s nursing program would go. It turned out to be an
amazing teaching and learning experience. One of the most inspiring parts was
interacting with IUBAT nursing students at various stages of their education,
and seeing the lengths they went to develop confidence and competence in both
clinical and academic environments. It made me feel like I was contributing (in
a small way) to something of huge importance, for the students as well as the
Bangladeshi society. While I watch Bangladesh's nursing profession grow, I know
that this program’s graduates will be leading the way. The friendliness,
hospitality and strong capabilities of the Bangladeshi people have left a
permanent mark on me, and I will always look back on my IUBAT experience with
fondness."
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