During your nursing internship in Kandy, you can expect to gain knowledge from a number of local specialists, experience a range of different departments, and engage with rare and unfamiliar cases such as dengue fever, tuberculosis, and other advanced conditions. Once the working day, or week, has come to an end, you'll have the chance to spot jaguars and leopards on a local safari, go white water rafting, and more. Read what our students think below!
Testimonials
Teresa Lynders
University of Connecticut 2019
"One of the most eye-opening experiences was observing a breech birth delivery."
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Leeds Beckett University 2019
"It struck me how forward thinking the staff were."
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University of Nottingham 2019
"I made incredible memories and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity with amazing people."
Read moreEmma Braithwaite
University of Manchester 2018
"We went on elephant safaris, hiking, white water rafting, snorkelling, surfing, and releasing baby turtles."
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University of Lincoln 2018
"Patients shared beds and doctors carried out surgeries on multiple patients in the same room."
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Manchester Metropolitan University 2018
"I saw the entire patient journey. From admission to investigation, through to the surgery itself."
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University of Lincoln 2018
"We met people in some of the most deprived parts of Sri Lanka, administering depot injections as we went. It was surreal."
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Sheffield Hallam University 2018
"This whole experience puts your career and life into perspective."
Read moreJoanne Tomlin
University of Lincoln 2018
"If you’re considering travelling with Work the World, go for it! When are you going to have this opportunity again?"
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