India was full of firsts for Rachel Mansk, MPH ‘23.
Being in Mysore meant a 12-hour time difference, bucket showers and taking in an unfamiliar culture. But more than anything, her experience emphasized the importance of collaboration in global health.
“The biggest takeaway for me was prioritizing community leadership when working in global health. Rather than going to another environment and enforcing your own culture, global health is about utilizing community-led partnerships to promote health equity,” said Mansk.
Mansk was one of five students who traveled to Mysore in January 2023 as part of India: Global Health, Globalization and Leadership, a two-week course open to UMN graduate students and lifelong learners, including alumni, UMN faculty and staff. The course is offered by the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility.
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