It’s one thing to be placed for internship while at University and it is another to do internship when in vac. Internship is not only for study purposes but also for job experience as it can proudly be added on the CV. Early this week, Campus Bee caught up with two vacists under the BRAC scholarship foundation doing their internship at Reproductive Health Uganda in Kamwokya.
Birabwa Immaculate, 21, and Senyonga Joseph Kiiza, 20, both took on BCM/IT in highschool and are also students aspiring to be Medical Lab Technicians. On a good day, you will find these 2 youngsters in their lab coats doing different tests on blood or urine for patients under the supervision of the Lab technician Irene.
What do you think of turning theory to Practical?
Immaculate: Transferring the theory into practicals after high school helps one to develop passion of a choice career, change in attitudes and acquiring of skills and knowledge.
Joseph: Putting theory to practical is a very good thing that can really transform a person of this fast running generation or world. The aspect of theory to practical has been ignored and not considered as per our country Uganda that’s why it has not been in the Uganda’s education on the lower levels. But theory can be turned into practical if one goes for internship at an organisation like Reproductive Health Uganda.
What do you think of the Reproductive Health Uganda Internship opportunity?
Immaculate: I am lucky that I had an opportunity to do internship at Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU). I was trained in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). I was also taught about different topics that reflect directly on the Biology that I had studied for six years. Things have never been more clear and meaningful but when I was exposed to clinical in the laboratory carrying out different tests on blood, urine, and ways of handling patients practically I was mesmerized. I can’t wait to join University.
Joseph: With Reproductive Health Uganda, I got a chance to acquire various information and experiences from the staff I found at RHU. I had various trainings on information, skills and attitudes around Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Sexuality Education and so on. Have also gained skills and work experience competences. It’s really a pleasure; I now can’t wait to join University.
Immaculate and Joseph are very passionate about being medical laboratory technicians and they believe that interning before university is and will be a big boost in their future’s.
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