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2019 IWU FREEMAN ASIA INTERNSHIP: SAINT FRANCES CABRINI MEDICAL CENTER

Emily Lezcano

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Hi! My name is Emily and this is my blog dedicated to sharing my experiences in the Philippines. I am currently a nursing major going into my senior year at IWU. I will be in the Philippines for 2 months working at St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center with my fellow classmate, Elia. While at Cabrini, we will be rotating throughout various units of the hospital and participating in on the job training (OJT). Make sure to subscribe to get insights on what living and working in the Philippines is like!  

Traveling and experiencing new cultures is one of my absolute passions and I'm excited to share this journey with you! I've studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain and in Hawaii before so I'm eager to compare those experiences with my time in the Philippines.  

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Home!
Mango Tree!
Jeepney
First Day!
Mount Makiling
St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center
Taal Volcano
Summit of the Taal Volcano
Outrigger Canoe
Outrigger canoes and Taal Volcano in the distance
Enjoying our ride on the outrigger Canoe!
Enjoying the view of Taal Volcano
Friends from IRRI
Elia and I after our daily workouts
Insulin Plant... Supposedly used to cure diabetes
Elia and I enjoying ourselves in Tagaytay!
Rainbow at Tagaytay
Friends!
Views from Tagaytay
Work selfie!
Gift from the ED
ED Staff
Goofy ED Staff
Decorative Jeepney Ride
Snorkeling in Puerto Galera
Snorkeling in Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera
Selfie on White Beach
Sunset at White Beach
Thinking of how I can drop out of school and become a full-time traveler ;)
White Beach
Tita Irma!
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Mt. Manabu Peak
Enjoying the views!
Dinner with friends
Surviving a typhoon
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Saying Goodbye!

Departure day! Today is the day I leave the Philippines :( I'll miss the hospitality of the Filipino people and the beautiful areas...

Last day at Cabrini

So my internship at Cabrini has come to an end and it has been such an incredible learning experience. This post will be short since I...

Boracay, Puerto Princesa and El Nido

Here's an update on Elia and I's weekend travels! A few weekends ago we had the privilege of traveling to the white sand beaches of...

Words of the week x5

I've been neglecting my "words of the week" posts so here's an update! I've been working in the hospital for over 2 months now, and...

General Unit Observation

The last couple weeks I observed in the general unit which caters to a wide variety of patients including: pediatrics, medical-surgical,...

Banaue and Sagada Adventure

This last weekend Elia and I, with our friends from Los Banos and Santa Rosa, took a trip to the rices terraces in Banaue and to the...

Weekend Activities

Elia and I enjoyed another 3 day weekend by hiking, seeing Spider-Man, and going to the mall. Our wonderful and generous friends took us...

Birthing Practices in the Philippines

Hi everyone! I wanted to follow-up on my "OR Experience" post with one that talks about birthing practices in the Philippines since I...

Operating Room Experience

The last 2 weeks I've been observing various procedures in the OR and helping the nurses as much as I can. Some surgeries that I've...

Word of the Week x4

Masarap - delicious Always let your host know that you like what they provided by saying "masarap" and giving a thumbs up and a big smile :D

Weekend Travels!

I'm back! After a brief illness, I am now feeling like myself again. This post will be dedicated to describing some of the things I've...

Word of the Week x3

Gulay - vegetables Being vegetarian in the Philippines has proven to be very difficult given that Filipinos love meat! Most of their...

Emergency Department Experience

Already 2 weeks of living in the Philippines and time is flying by! Elia and I have been keeping busy with work and exploring the...

Words of the Week x2!

Salamat - thank you Paki - please Po - ????? As stated in my first post, Filipino culture values respect and also avoids conflict at all...

Words of the Week!

Kuya - brother Ate - sister Tito - uncle Tita - aunt Filipino culture values respect and uses titles to show reverence for someone else....

Adjusting!

I have finally arrived in the Philippines and after living here for about a week, I am almost adjusted. Cultural shock is ever-present,...

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