Asante Sana!

It is safe to say my time in Tanzania was one of the best experiences i've had to date. I would be lying if i said that i had worried about my arrival and the fact i wouldn't know anyone but in perspective my worries were unnecessary. Everybody was in the exact same boat as me and therefore it was easy to get on with and make friends with everyone. On arrival at Dar Mdoe (Gap medics representative) was there to meet everyone off their flights and along with Jerry we were accompanied all the way to Iringa.

When you first arrive at the house they tell you that it's your "home." And although at first you may be skeptical (i know i was) it wasn't long until i realised it really was. The staff were friendly, welcoming and always eager to help causing you to feel more than comfortable.

The placements at the hospital were also amazing. The doctors gave amazing notes and were eager for you to learn and take away from the experience. You'll also find that in Tanzania the placements you get in the hospital are more 'access all areas' and hands on than anything you can find on the UK. This is explained by a phrase that became very common among the students T.I.A (this is africa).

In our free time there was more than enough to do. Everyone spends a lot of time in town, the Masai market, warthogs and Neema's being particular favourites. Not only can you "shop till you drop" but you can help out at the orphanages, go horse riding and take a walk up to "The Rock" to watch the sunset go down.

I also went on safari which was an amazing experience. How close you get to the animals is extraordinary, much better than visiting any old zoo.

I can't write enough about how amazing my experience was. At the end of the two weeks i wished i had booked up for longer and i have been left seriously considering going back next summer.