Work the World

My trip to Sri Lanka started with mixed emotions. It began with a nervous, tiring flight on my own but then as soon as I arrived at the airport and was picked up by a member of the Work the World team, I felt very much at ease and a large weight had been lifted off my shoulders as the hardest part was over. He made me feel very welcome and explained everything that would be happening over the next few days. The journey to the house was very scenic and once I arrived I met all the other stude...

After a few months planning my midwifery internship with the team in the UK, I was jetting off to Ghana. I was so excited on the plane, and kept having to pinch myself to make sure it was really happening. When I arrived it was late, dark, hot and my luggage took AGES to arrive. I thought I was going to be lost in Ghana on my own. But no, the Work the World team were there waiting for me. It was so reassuring! So, my internship… I spent 2 weeks at one of Ghana's regional hospitals in Takor...

My university hosted a talk about undertaking an overseas internship, and as soon as it had finished, I started looking at where I wanted to go. I chose Sri Lanka and had most amazing summer. It was a trip I’ll never forget. I am so pleased I came across Work the World. They helped me with every step of the preparation process; from advice on insurance and visas to which clothes to bring. They also totally prepared me for what to expect more generally. They also provided the most amazing acco...