Before I traveled to India to complete the PHRII internship, I feel that I was very unaware of major health-related problems that occur in India and even the world in general. Throughout our internship, I learned so much, from different aspects of biodiversity to the screening process for cervical cancer. My experience at PHRII made me realize that there are so many different problems in the world that need fixing. However, having known the PHRII staff, I know that there are people in this world that are working hard to fix these problems, and I hope to as well some day.

My experience at PHRII was a once in a lifetime opportunity that taught me many aspects of public health in India. It opened my eyes to how different healthcare is in India compared to the U.S. PHRII gave us interesting lectures, interactive projects, and fun field trips that helped me and our group understand the healthcare struggles and limitations in India. The PHRII staff were very friendly and willing to help us with whatever we needed and was overall a wonderful experience.

The PHRII experience was both enlightening and unforgettable, offering unique opportunities that are hard to come by in the U.S. We were exposed to in various aspects of the healthcare system in India and learned about a large range of topics directly from experts in the field. The connections I formed with the staff and fellow PHRII students are invaluable and will stay with me for a lifetime. Throughout the program, I felt safe, engaged, and truly enjoyed every moment.

My experience at PHRII was truly amazing; the staff was very friendly and helpful. The projects and lectures provided us with in-depth information that transformed my perspective on global healthcare and challenges. Our field trips in India offered firsthand insight into the country's experience of India's health care system and how it is different from the U.S. health care system and the unique challenges of these communities. Ultimately, my experience at PHRII was very valuable and fun.

Before last summer I didn’t know a lot about how health systems worked in other countries and how more populated countries handled serious medical issues. During the internship I learned so much about how the Indian public health system works to reach everyone and the efforts to prevent cervical cancer. PHRII taught me so many things including how solving problems are best done when you look at it through the eyes of those it affects.

1. Lived experience when enjoying every moment of life how young I was

2. Indian culture is based on respect for elders, family unity, honesty, and hard working to be a better person