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Should I Go With A Friend or Spouse?

Obviously this has to be a matter of personal choice. Be aware that you may end up living together in very close quarters and you could fall out in times of stress! On the other hand you may feel happier (and safer) being with someone you know than being on your own in a strange land. It is certainly helpful to have a friend with whom you can talk over the experiences of the day. You might feel less isolated and lonely and it’s always good to have a friendly shoulder to cry on when the need arises!

It maybe that you are thinking of undertaking a joint research project or both be thinking of future service in the same area. If you go with a spouse, then it will be important to consider what he/she is going to do during your stay. Most institutions will probably be glad to use his/her expertise but enquire before you go

Finally, before you go, encourage your friends back home to write/email you regularly whether they have anything significant to say or not. News from a far country is like water to a thirsty soul and letters/emails can be the highlight of the week

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© First Edition with appendices – August 2004 Christian Medical Fellowship, London. Christian Student Nurses & Midwives, Leicester Credits: This booklet was originally written by Sally Foster, CSNM’s former Staff Worker, and has been updated and expanded by Steven Fouch, CMF’s Allied Professions Secretary. Any corrections, suggestions or comments please forward to healthserve@cmf.org.uk All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of CMF. Christian Medical Fellowship 6 Marshalsea Road London SE1 1HL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7234 9660 Fax: +44 (0)20 7234 9661 E-mail 1: healthserve@cmf.org.uk (HealthServe Office) Email 2: steve.fouch@cmf.org.uk (Steven Fouch, Allied Professions Secretary) Website: www.healthserve.org Christian Medical Fellowship is a registered charity No. 1039823 DISCLAIMER CMF cannot be held responsible for the information contained in this booklet. Students will have to confirm the information with the individual institutions and missions agencies including the conditions for undertaking electives and the precautions advised to reduce health and transport risks.