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She said it was amazing to study abroad and appreciated the academic professors and her cohort. People she worked with included the director of the global health minor, Dana Naughton, who facilitated the program; Joshua Rosenberger and Joseph Gyekis, who were an integral part of the program; and her cohort Abby Williams, Cade Walker, Gabrielle El-Adas, Hannah Montminy, Mary Behr, Lindsay Aluquin, Zoe Rigas, Belle Peterson and Julia Deletto; as well as the people of CFHI (Child Family Health International) who made the trip an unforgettable experience.
Studying in Ecuador provided Sager with “a real-world experience in global health,” she said. She found the time shadowing medical facilities and non-governmental organizations gave her a unique perspective in global health, a perspective she believes will make her a better physician, she said.
Sager said her experience in Ecuador was profoundly impactful and reinforced what she wants to do in the future. After graduation, she plans to continue her research journey in infectious disease epidemiology and global health in graduate school.
“We spent weeks reading case studies, speaking with guest speakers, and overall enhancing our understanding of global health, both in the context of Ecuador and the rest of the world. It’s incredible when you’re there and seeing it with your own eyes,” Sager said. “It gave me that perspective that global health is what I want to do for the rest of my life.”
For more information on education abroad experiences offered by Penn State, visit the Penn State Global Education Abroad office website.
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