Amélie Murphy
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America, Intercultural Approaches to Public Health at UC Chile
Introduction
Kia ora,
My name is Amélie, and I am a third-year Bachelor of Science student studying Biological Sciences and Psychology. I intend to complete an honours year next year in Psychology. I am half French/ half Kiwi and live on a farm with my family. I love learning, health and fitness, and all things food!
I am beyond excited to share my experiences and adventures at UC Chile in Santiago. I am looking forward to learning about intercultural approaches to public health, engaging in self-discovery, making meaningful friendships, trying new foods and experiences, and immersing myself in Chilean culture. I hope to reshape my worldview and come back with a different world perspective and outlook on life.
I can’t wait to explore Chile, document, and share this once-in-a-lifetime trip!
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Hola desde Chile
Flying into Santiago was incredible, nestled between the snowcapped Andes Mountains and Chilean Costal Range. Upon arrival, I felt a sense of excitement and nervousness. Javiera, Kathleen, and Margarita from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile welcomed us at the airport and drove us to the Edificio Metro Salvador II Building, where we will stay during…Continue…
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Culture, Healthcare, and Self-Reflection
Hola from Santiago! This week has been jam-packed with lectures, field observations, a workshop, and a welcome ceremony at the New Zealand Embassy as we settle into our new home. Highlights Thursday: We attended a captivating lecture on clinical strategies for promoting breastfeeding. We discussed the benefits and the importance of an intersectional approach to promote…Continue…
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From Viña del Mar to the Andes
Mari mari from Santiago! This week has felt both grounding and challenging as we visited Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, went hiking in Parque Natural Aguas de Ramón, went rafting in the Andes, learned about ethnicity and health care in Chile, visited the Memory and Human Rights Museum, and attended a field observation to learn…Continue…