by mjb843 | Sep 26, 2012 | GlobeMed, Media, Photography
GlobeMed was busy at the activities fair this morning on the lawn behind Norris. Just as a reminder, info sessions are Thursday and Friday (Sept. 27 and 28) from 7-8:30pm in University 122! We hope to see you there! Be sure to email northwestern@globemed.org if you...
by mjb843 | Sep 27, 2010 | Foreign Relations, Global Health, GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, International, Photography, Public Health
When I received a mail from the outgoing executives of GlobeMed 2009 introducing the next batch of students who will be visiting Hope Center in Ghana in 2010, I was really thrilled and at the same time curious. I wanted to know the caliber of students and how they can...
by mjb843 | Aug 6, 2010 | Global Health, International, Photography, Public Health
For the past seven weeks, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to study in the crazy, crowded capital of the most populous country on earth: Beijing, China! The IPD program in Beijing is designed to allow us to witness the lasting impressions of Traditional Chinese...
by mjb843 | Jul 14, 2010 | GlobeMed, Grassroots Movements, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
Last week, we had the opportunity to have a meeting with a visiting physician from Ethiopia. He has had extensive experience in public health, spending a number of years working in a refugee camp. He also has a wide knowledge of the Volta region and a thorough...
by mjb843 | Jul 2, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
So far, our time here has been amazing. Last Saturday, we went to one of the local bar/restaurants, White House, to watch the Ghana versus USA soccer game. We met some fellow American students, as well as many locals. It was amazing to see how excited the entire...
by mjb843 | Jun 20, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
I am in the company of fascinating, wonderful people. Since I’ve been in Ghana, there has been no shortage of men, women, and children coming to welcome me into the community. One of the neatest people that I’ve had the privilege to spend time with is the H.O.P.E....
