Erin is a second-degree nursing student originally from Lawrence, KS. She graduated with a background in medical anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis, and then spent several years doing social science research on young adult and adolescent reproductive health. Erin came to Penn with a strong interest in pediatrics and women's health, and is looking forward to pursuing public health and policy work after nursing school. After doing research on pregnancy sickness and infant birthweight at a hospital in rural Tanzania, she is excited to use her nursing skills in Botswana and for the opportunity to improve her assessment and clinical skills. She is grateful for the chance to travel abroad to learn about nursing in environments with few resources. Because of her interest in health and public policy, she hopes to learn more about the broader context of medical care and education in Botswana, since they have taken the initiative to provide education and health care at a national level.