While touring one of Cuba’s health facilities, I found this poster very fascinating as a physical representation of the Cuban healthcare system and its differences with respect to the American system to which I was accustomed. In the United States I haven’t come across this level of cost transparency, and this representation isn’t intended to …
Healthcare: Access and Ideology
As a prospective physical therapist, I’m particularly interested in how people of different cultures conceptualize and interact with healthcare institutions. Conversely, I am interested in the beliefs that drive who gets access to healthcare and who does not.
CLS and Language Study with the American State Department
I was very grateful for the opportunity to study in Taiwan, and the amazing experiences and relationships that I built there. However, I did experience some discomfort surrounding my affiliation with the American State Department through the Critical Language Scholarship program. We were often told that our conduct reflected back on our nation and its …