A few weeks ago, I helped a neighbor. Frank's* apartment door was jammed, and even though he had his keys, he was locked out. Having recently been locked out myself, I was able to share my (miserable) experience and run him through his options at 10:00pm. Thirty minutes later, with half of my toolbox sprawled … Continue reading »
Une experience globale
Bonjour, J'ai lu l'entrée sur l'expérience outre-mer et ce que à quoi on doit se préparer de vivre quand on part outremer. J’ai passé 20 ans à travailler en développement international pour des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG), des firmes privées, le gouvernement canadien et je dois dire que c’est un secteur qui me passionne encore … Continue reading »
Overseas Experience – Where's the Sense in that?
It has been said that international experience often changes a person forever. How? Why? The explanation is difficult to describe. And it often doesn't make sense. I heard Jean-Marc Hachey speak recently and he made a point about personal enjoyment and professional proficiency overseas. His point was that 'in order to have a great experience … Continue reading »
Bienvenue – Welcome
Sue is the International Health Coordinator with UOHS – Health Promotion at the University of Ottawa. This blog is a space to discuss global and local topics of health and wellness allowing readers to leave questions or comments.
