University of Northern British Columbia - Prince George, Canada

Jenny Cheuk Oi-ching | Year 4 Bachelor of Nursing (Full-time) student

I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been a research intern at the University of Northern British Columbia last summer. It was an enriching experience, and I gained a lot of research-related knowledge. One of the highlights was joining the AGE-WELL EPIC Summer Institute, where I worked with a team of PhD students and came up with innovative solutions that empower older adults to manage their health actively. It was such an incredible experience! It also aroused my interest in pursuing research in future as I discovered that working in a hospital is not the only way to improve patient outcomes. Conducting research is also a meaningful way to improve patients' health and quality of life!

Another valuable part was making some good friends there. We went on a road trip and did volunteer work together. We acquired lots of great memories, and I also got a chance to know more about their culture and history. Another bonus of this trip was seeing the northern lights! It was totally out of my expectation! I really enjoyed lying on the grass, breathing in some fresh air, and seeing the stars and the northern lights just by looking up to the sky. It was such an incredible experience that I couldn't ask for more!!