During my weeks in Bucharest, Romania, on an international exchange through ENM and Sophiahemmet University, I observed and reflected on many differences, insights, and unexpected lessons. These experiences shaped a deeper understanding of how culture, healthcare, and humanity can look from the perspective of a Swedish nursing student stepping into a system with entirely different resources and possibilities.
I have gathered these reflections in a personal, reflective report—written for anyone interested in how care, dignity, and everyday clinical realities are experienced across borders. It is not an academic assignment, nor was it required by the university; it is a voluntary essay shaped by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to understand the world more fully.
The lessons from Bucharest are many—some challenging, some beautiful—and all of them offer perspectives we can carry with us into our daily practice as healthcare providers.
If you have questions, thoughts, or simply want to know more, you are warmly welcome to reach out.
Download and read the report here (english)
*The report is not to be shared or distributed without my consent.