Despite India's impressive economic growth over recent decades, the country continues to face challenges of poverty, illiteracy, corruption, malnutrition and terrorism. Approximately 70% of the country lives on less than U.S. $2.00 a day. Yet, India is a home to over 3 million NGOs. Many of these leaders are working tirelessly to improve the social conditions of the country.

"Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of India" will challenge students to confront more advanced issues faced by today's social entrepreneurs. The field experience of the course will take students to Mumbai and India. Students will meet Social Entrepreneurs and NGOs working at all societal levels to understand grassroots' needs as well as the overall public health infrastructure in India.

Monday, August 06, 2012

Day 5: Delhi Belly

WARNING: The two women pictured above are not as nice as they appear. Please stay away as they are being quarantined and cannot accept any company unless you are a medically trained professional. 

So remember that crazy scene in the movie Bridesmaids when they went to try on dresses right after they went to that restaurant? Yea so that's where me and my roommate, including Elizabeth, have been all day. Poor Jenna and Elizabeth, patient 0 and patient 1 respectively. We all ended up getting medicine and a lot of sympathy/tolerance from the very accommodating hotel staff who tried make us feel less like lepers destroying their lobby common spaces. I ended up getting a shot and was told that I had a liver infection. Although, I'm not too sure how that was assessed other than the super cute doctor's drumming and massage on my abdomen. The good news is that our friendships were fast-forwarded and all boundaries have been crossed today! Ah good times in Mumbai...we're going to make it people!

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