Stories from the field

Author Sarah Pollard

Hi all! My name is Sarah. I am a recent graduate from UVIC in Public Health with a focus on Global Development. I am passionate about building relationships and getting involved in my community. For my internship, I will travel to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, where I will work with PACOS Trust, an organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities in Sabah. I am thrilled about this opportunity and look forward to immersing myself in the community, experiencing the local food, and embracing life in Kota Kinabalu.

Sarah Pollard – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Dear future intern, Congratulations on securing your internship. This experience will undoubtedly change who you are and how you view the world around you. Standing where you are, six months may feel like a long stretch of time, but I… Continue Reading →

Sarah Pollard – Blog 4: Coming Full Circle

Time has rapidly passed over the last two months, and now I am down to my final two weeks in Sabah. There has been a whirlwind of experiences that have led me to the end of my journey here. The… Continue Reading →

Sarah Pollard – Blog 3: New Spaces, New Faces

Unlike my life in Canada, my days now are filled with dance, music, and food, with community at the center of everything I do. I have met some extraordinary people who have filled my spare time with shared meals, adventures… Continue Reading →

Sarah Pollard – Blog 2: Officially a Borneo Babe!

As my first month in Sabah ends, I am deeply grateful for all that I have experienced in such a short matter of time. Our arrival feels like a lifetime ago, even though we have just begun to settle and… Continue Reading →

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