Submitted by Sonya LeFors on the 2022 winter session program in the British Virgin Islands sponsored by the School of Nursing…
My first week in Tortola, British Virgin Islands has been nothing short of amazing. The flight here started off my study abroad with a new and exciting experience. I have been flying in airplanes my whole life, but when I got to Cape Air, I had never been on a small plane before. When the agent asked me how much I weighed and I only saw six people in the waiting area, I got nervous. The view from the plane was beautiful and it was my first new experience of many. When I touched down in Tortola, the workers welcomed me and I was in awe of the island’s scenery. On the drive to our villa, I observed that the roads are very different than in Delaware. There are very, very steep hills, no traffic lights, and they drive on the left side of the road. The shop clerks, taxi drivers, and restaurant owners say good morning to all fourteen of us in my study abroad group. On our first day, we walked along the beach and picked up trash and a fishing net, which was a great way for us to give back to the island that warmly welcomed us. I can’t wait to learn more about Tortola and start our clinical experience next week.
