Student Quotes “The London trip was truly an experience that opened my eyes to the power of community and the state of the healthcare system from an outside perspective. This inspired me to take real action with my career. I learned invaluable lessons about combatting loneliness, preserving dignity, finding beauty in unexpected places, nurturing hope, and instigating meaningful change. For anyone considering this opportunity, I recommend it. The experiences I encountered in London serve as a blueprint for building a space where loneliness is diminished, dignity is celebrated, harmony is cherished, hope is abundant, and compassionate action drives change. By participating, you can tap into the potential of these lessons, enrich your perspective, and be inspired to contribute to a world where healthcare can and will, be better.” "Making the decision to go on this study abroad trip was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. It truly opened my eyes to what other countries may be doing for all aspects of health. Being an Exercise Science & Health and Dance double major, I thought making connections from what we were seeing and experiencing to dance would be difficult, but in most cases was actually pretty easy. Some things were harder to connect than others, but overall I really got the sense that dance and movement is extremely prevalent and important in London. This trip was also extremely inspiring to me and drove me to want to pursue a Master's degree in public health and health promotion after I graduate from U of I!" "Last summer I was so lucky to join Helen's London trip to learn about the public health system of the UK. Before this experience, I knew very little of health systems outside of the United States, but was looking forward to learning how other countries support the health of their citizens.Through the week-long trip, I saw just how far public health and healthcare has come in the last century and gained a first-hand experience of the of the pros and cons of a single-payer health care system. By the end of our time in London, I was able to pinpoint a passion for lessening health disparities in our country and abroad." "My biggest takeaway from our trip is healthcare is incredibly complex. There are many dimensions to health and each individual is different when it comes to his/her needs. The NHS is far from perfect, but I witnessed a system that is committed to patient-centered care and continual improvement. I realized that collaboration is the only way to truly create a system that does the most good for the greatest number of people. I am so thankful for the opportunity to travel and learn with some awesome future physicians, physician assistants, athletic trainers, nurses, dance/yoga instructors, and public health professionals. At the end of the day, we will be the ones sitting across from our future patients/students/etc. It is our responsibility to learn as much as we can now in order to find the best ways to promote not only someone's health, but his/her entire well-being. The world is full of great ideas if we are just brave and humble enough to look for them."
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