SON Fulbright Awardee Shares Her Experience in Cameroon
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School of Nursing PhD student Abaneh Ebangwese, who received a Fulbright US Student Program scholarship, is three months into her time in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where she will spend nine months conducting research to identify and analyze cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among adults there.
Three months into her time in Cameroon, Ebangwese sent the following reflection:
"It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in Cameroon for about three months now. The experience has been incredibly dynamic and, in many ways, deeply rewarding. Like any meaningful global health work, the journey has come with its share of unexpected challenges, from navigating multi-level approvals across national and regional agencies to adapting to on-the-ground realities that require flexibility and persistence. These moments have certainly stretched me, both professionally and personally."
"At the same time, this experience has opened doors I could not have anticipated. I’ve had the opportunity to connect with national and international leaders, including meeting the Director of the CDC in Cameroon. I was also invited to serve on a panel at the US Embassy to discuss research strategies, and to deliver a seminar at one of the country’s leading universities on Fulbright and global research engagement. These opportunities have been deeply rewarding and continue to inspire me to stay focused and push forward despite the ups and downs."