Shalyn Uhden
  • Lebanon, OR

Southern Vermont College student Shalyn Uhden of Lebanon, OR taveled to Tanzania, Africa.

2018 Feb 15

On the evening on January 2, 2018 Southern Vermont College student Shalyn Uhden of Lebanon, OR began their journey to Tanzania with a group of fellow students and faculty members. Arriving on the evening of January 3rd Shalyn immediately began to immerse in the new surroundings. Students experienced healthcare and life in another culture. The semester leading up to the trip was spent "book-learning" about politics, healthcare, government, agriculture, environment, social and lifestyle, culture, and religion in Tanzania. Time was utilized learning about how perceptions and experiences as first-world citizens impact how we care for patients and view people.