Yasmine, Marthe, Cyrielle, Yanis, Chloé, Thémis, and others are undoubtedly having remarkable experiences abroad as part of their Bachelor’s in Nursing (General Care).
The goal is to compare their nursing practices with different realities, while also growing as individuals in new living environments—a unique opportunity to gain maturity.
From Madagascar to Algeria, and France
- In Madagascar, after an especially long journey involving two flights and seven hours by taxi, Chloé, Marthe, Amélie, and Cyrielle quickly settled into their work at the dispensary. To ensure they could carry out the planned interventions, the nuns even brought the children back despite the school holidays so the students could carry out the planned activities.
- In the Philippines, after the challenges of a disrupted trip due to a cancelled flight caused by a volcanic eruption, the students were met with an extraordinary welcome.
- In Algeria, Yasmine particularly enjoys her internship in a maternity ward.
- In Czechia, Yanis’s Erasmus experience is slowly coming to an end.
- In Grenoble, Thémis is also spending her last days there and will be sure to share her story upon return.
Intercultural internships with multiple goals
Adaptation is the key, whether in terms of living conditions or healthcare practices. They truly contribute to the host institutions and learn complementary techniques to those taught in Belgium.
During their intercultural internships, our students have the opportunity to:
- Discover the country’s culture and lifestyle, and overcome the language barrier to communicate with the local population.
- Understand the organisation and health system of the hospital or dispensary (patient diagnosis, surgical intervention planning, treatments using medicinal plants, etc.).
- Adapt the nursing techniques learned at school to the needs of the hospital or dispensary.
- Understand the advice given by medical and nursing staff and their professional approach.
- Develop professional relationships with the care team and exchange practices to improve the quality of care.
- Discover local practices in different care contexts.
- Adapt the nursing techniques acquired during training to the specific needs of the host institution.
- Build enriching relationships with patients and their families.
- Take part in community-based activities (field visits, awareness campaigns, etc.).
- Take part in health education programmes (advice on HIV and tuberculosis, malaria prevention, information on child nutrition, etc.).
These are admirable professional commitments that bode well for the future!
For more information on the Bachelor’s in Nursing, General Care, click here: Bachelier Infirmier Responsable de Soins Généraux (BIRSG) à Gilly – HELHa – Haute École Louvain en Hainaut » HELHa – Haute École Louvain en Hainaut
Published on 7 May 2025
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