Choosing to go on an exchange program
More than the academic input that I may gain out of the
exchange programme, what made me chose to go on an exchange programme is the
desire to know how the healthcare system in another part of the world will be
like. I wanted to observe and learn the differences and similarities in the
health care sector and broaden my perspective on health care. It is also my
wish to interact with some of my counter-parts from another part of the world,
walk in their shoes, share thoughts and know where I stand among the future
medical
professionals.
Choosing KI
My home university offers exchange programme to 3
universities. Karolinska Institutet, being one of the most renowned universities
in Europe was obviously my first choice. I also thought I have so much to learn
from a country that has achieved so much in the field of Health Care and why
things don’t work similarly here. I aspired to interact with some of the world
class faculty there and learn from their experience. Also KI offers a wide
range of courses to choose from , for it’s exchange students and my seniors who
have been to KI on an exchange had a very high opinion on the programme
Information
The International Relations Office of KI and its website
provided a lot of useful information about all aspects like the application
procedure, applying for accommodation, Global Friends Circle, Student Life in
Sweden , The Stockholm City etc.
Vaccination
I did not take any extra vaccination before the programme.
However I underwent a screening for MRSA according to the university recommendations
which was repeated after I arrived at KI.