Sri Lanka has something for everyone. Adrenaline junkies will love the world-class surf, trekking and rafting whilst animal-lovers can swim with dolphins and track wild elephants in the national parks. Into history and culture? The UNESCO temples are something to behold. There are even a few tropical beaches thrown in for good measure.
Sri Lanka Highlights
- Take a safari through untamed jungle to spot leopards, jaguars and more
- Explore the town’s bars, restaurants and traditional street food
- Visit lush tea plantations to get a sense of rural life
- Visit an ancient temple said to hold the Buddha‘s tooth
- Unwind on paradise beaches at the weekend
The Work The World House
Our house in Kandy will be a hub of activity throughout your clinical internship in Sri Lanka. Think of it as your home from home. You will share the house with other healthcare students and graduates from around the world.
You’ll find the Kandy house is just a stone’s throw from Kandy Lake. Living here, you’ll enjoy stunning views overlooking the lake and the surrounding hills. The house is open and airy, which is perfect for the warm climate. The layout also offers plenty of social areas to unwind after a day on the wards. We do not have a swimming pool at the house, but we’ve partnered with the hotel next door (a one-minute walk away), which offers preferential rates to all Work the World travellers.
Outside the house, you can hop into a tuk-tuk and zip off to visit ancient temples, ride up to the Big Buddha statue to watch the sunset over the bustling city below, and have some fun in the local bars and restaurants.
View from a bedroom balcony
Access to pool next door to house
View from a bedroom balcony
Access to pool next door to house
In-Country Team
Management team: Based in the house, they oversee your entire Work the World experience — 24/7 — from the moment you land to the moment you leaveCatering team: cook a variety of both local cuisine and familiar home comforts, accommodating all dietary requirementsHousekeeper: keeps the house clean and tidy from top to bottom, making sure you're comfortableLanguage teacher: visits the house twice per-week. During their lessons, you’ll learn everyday phrases and clinical terminology to help you get more from your overseas internshipSecurity team: Monitor the house 24/7 for extra peace of mind
Internships in Kandy
Village healthcare week
Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s culture and healthcare system by spending a week in a rural community. You'll live with a local family during your stay, and they will welcome you into the community, showing you what rural life is like.
Each morning, you'll visit a rural clinical setting where a local team provides primary care. You could see things like routine checkups, vaccination programs and even traditional Ayurvedic medicine practices. However, with even fewer resources than city hospitals, you'll see just how limited the level of care is compared to the UK.
You'll be free in the afternoons to explore the Sri Lankan countryside, visit tea plantations, go on waterfall hikes, and visit national parks and temples.
"I’ll never forget the kindness the hospital staff showed me as a student midwife."
Lucy Peacock, Bradford University 2024
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Constance Forbes, University of Manchester 2024
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Read moreWhat healthcare disciplines do Work the World cater for?
Work the World organize short-term educational healthcare internships for the following disciplines: 1. Nursing and Midwifery 2. Medical 3. Physical Therapy 4. Radiology 5. Pharmacy 6. Dentistry 7. Occupational Therapy 8. Paramedicine 10. Biomedical Science
WHAT IS THE WORK THE WORLD HOUSE LIKE IN SRI LANKA?
Our house in Sri Lanka is situated in the heart of the city of Kandy. The house itself is open and airy - perfect for the warm climate, and there are plenty of social areas for you and your housemates to unwind after a day on placement.
WHAT TRAVELLING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR ME WHILST I’M IN SRI LANKA?
Sri Lanka has something for everyone. Adrenaline junkies will love the surf, trekking and rafting whilst animal-lovers can swim with dolphins and track wild elephants in the national parks. There are even a few tropical beaches thrown in for good measure.
How much does it cost to do a Work the World internship?
Costs vary depending on where you go and the duration. Details of inclusions and costs can be found here.