Submitted by Heather Newkirk on the 2019 winter session study abroad program in the Virgin Islands sponsored by the School of Nursing…
I have officially been in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands for six days and it has been the most amazing experience! I am studying in the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands with the nursing program and it has been a smooth adjustment so far. Everything from a parade down King Street to snorkeling along the coral reef has shown the beauty of the Crucian culture and we have been welcomed with open arms. One big take away of this week was that island time is very real. There is a change in pace, but we are definitely learning their ways. Our first day of clinical was today, and we were dispersed around the various clinics on the island. I look forward to all of the adventures ahead and continuing to take every wrong turn as part of the journey!
