Faisa Ali

Winter Break 2020 Engagement Scholarship Recipient

The PES engagement scholarship allowed me to study abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand over Winter Break. I was able to visit many beautiful places such as Buddhist temples, a Karen village, night and street markets, all while enjoying local cuisine with live music. I was able to participate at camps, hospitals, and centers dedicated to elephants to learn more about them and their role in Thai culture.

We toured Chiang Mai University and attended lectures on public health matters. We also toured public and private hospitals, district clinics as well as a clinic that practiced traditional medicine. My classmates and I completed a ziplining course with a few friendly strangers we met in line. I spent a lot of time walking through different markets, eating street food and lots of ice cream. 

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