An amazing experience
Namibian Trisha Wamuwi shares the international experience, social life and academic environment at Zaporozhye State Medical University in Eastern Europe.
Justicia Shipena
Ambitious Trisha Wamuwi started her medical career journey at Zaporozhye State Medical University in Ukraine this year. This first-year student said she felt inclined to help people, especially those who can’t help themselves, which is why she ventured into medicine.
“The decision was quite easy when I realised that through medicine I could do more by obtaining knowledge I would one day be able to use for the purpose of helping people,” she said.
Starting university, she was forced to adapt to new circumstances and had to learn a thing or two.
“I was forced to balance not only my finances but also my time. I learnt new organisational tactics as well as key skills about managing my priorities,” she added.
She further said she expects her self-management abilities to increase as she continues to balance more and more assignments and responsibilities.
According to Wamuwi, the main challenge she experienced was the preparation beforehand, especially since she had taken a gap year after grade 12.
One of the things she likes the most about her university is the fact that she has a neurologist as her anatomy lecturer.
“I mean, how cool is that? The opportunity they’ve given me to grasp the knowledge I seek. Not to mention the scenery adds to such a wonderful atmosphere that leaves you in awe at times,” she said.
Her biggest surprise when she first arrived at Zaporozhye was how much effort the lecturers put in to make sure students understand the lessons.
Wamuwi said there is nothing she would do differently if she could do it over again.
Her advice to her peers is to make the most of the experience while studying abroad and added that one needs to explore.
“I simply love this one cafe by the corner in the city centre. It’s such a divine little cafe that serves the best coffee. Every now and then you’d find me there, not to mention they play such lovely jazz music.”
Facts about Wamuwi:
· She loves animals.
· She reads more than she goes out.
· Her go-to coffee order is an Americano with no sugar.
· Her curiosity drives her openness to adventures.
Ambitious Trisha Wamuwi started her medical career journey at Zaporozhye State Medical University in Ukraine this year. This first-year student said she felt inclined to help people, especially those who can’t help themselves, which is why she ventured into medicine.
“The decision was quite easy when I realised that through medicine I could do more by obtaining knowledge I would one day be able to use for the purpose of helping people,” she said.
Starting university, she was forced to adapt to new circumstances and had to learn a thing or two.
“I was forced to balance not only my finances but also my time. I learnt new organisational tactics as well as key skills about managing my priorities,” she added.
She further said she expects her self-management abilities to increase as she continues to balance more and more assignments and responsibilities.
According to Wamuwi, the main challenge she experienced was the preparation beforehand, especially since she had taken a gap year after grade 12.
One of the things she likes the most about her university is the fact that she has a neurologist as her anatomy lecturer.
“I mean, how cool is that? The opportunity they’ve given me to grasp the knowledge I seek. Not to mention the scenery adds to such a wonderful atmosphere that leaves you in awe at times,” she said.
Her biggest surprise when she first arrived at Zaporozhye was how much effort the lecturers put in to make sure students understand the lessons.
Wamuwi said there is nothing she would do differently if she could do it over again.
Her advice to her peers is to make the most of the experience while studying abroad and added that one needs to explore.
“I simply love this one cafe by the corner in the city centre. It’s such a divine little cafe that serves the best coffee. Every now and then you’d find me there, not to mention they play such lovely jazz music.”
Facts about Wamuwi:
· She loves animals.
· She reads more than she goes out.
· Her go-to coffee order is an Americano with no sugar.
· Her curiosity drives her openness to adventures.
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