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18/09/2023

The average elective time allocated is by medical school is about 6-8 weeks. Most of the students (11 out of 10 students) will throw in a few weeks holidays afterwards so that they can top up their tan before returning home. With this extended time away from home means budgeting is critical and early financial planning is important.

FLIGHT, ACCOMMODATION and DAILY LIVING expenses it can add up to be an expensive experience. But don't PANIC. There are some tried and tested methods that our team have gathered which past students have used to find their adventures.
More to come ;)

Experience Africa, touch lives… Giddy’s Adventures gives you an African encounter like no other. Perfect for Gap Year, Medical Electives, or Career Breaks, experience an immersive, life-transforming involvement in Kenya’s unique locations, and positively transform lives through meaningful char...

15/09/2023

Why Giddy's Adventures

✓ Well established developmental perspective with a keen eye on integrity and emphasis on global health education

✓ Flexible electives with no fixed dates

Close relationships with placement hospital and clinics.

✓ All our full time staff are experienced in working with foreigners and speak excellent English

✓We actively support the local economy through an equitable model of collaboration and 'trade not aid'

✓Safe accommodation with all the facilities provided to cook, clean and wash

Staff on hand to help teach you local culinary cuisine!

Experience Africa, touch lives… Giddy’s Adventures gives you an African encounter like no other. Perfect for Gap Year, Medical Electives, or Career Breaks, experience an immersive, life-transforming involvement in Kenya’s unique locations, and positively transform lives through meaningful char...

19/08/2020

“Talent means nothing, while experience, acquired in humility and with hard work, means everything .I cant wait to see the finished product" ! Thank you team for the good 👷 on day nine of our project work.

17/08/2020

Progress, however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step". Thank you team for the good work and the progress we've made so far😎

13/08/2020

Travel may be paused for now but projects are live and kicking, As our local staff are continuing with fantastic 👷 to create a long - term support for the community .we cant wait to see how this progresses over the coming week.

11/08/2020

Individual commitment to a group effort is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work.Thank you so much Engineer Charles & your team for the good work on day one of our project.

10/08/2020

14/07/2020

Undertaking a surgery elective rotation in Africa will provide you an early and unequalled exposure to carrying out both the basic and complex surgical procedures.

Whether you are in a 4 year medical curriculum where you would then be looking for a 3rd and 4th Year surgery elective opportunity or you are a senior medical student in a 6 year medical school Curriculum we have the opportunity that is well tailored for you.

You will not only have the opportunity to travel and get immersed in a new culture, safaris cm excursions in East Africa but also meet and interact with other students from across the globe.

22/06/2020

28/05/2020

A beautiful 🌅 cruise with the dolphins 🐬🐬🐬 should always be part of your travel experience .
Reach us today and start planning your adventure with us.

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20/05/2020

How often do you mistake a leopard for a cheetah or vice versa? I’m sure we’ve all made this mistake once or twice. While they are both cats, leopards and cheetahs are very different from each other with distinct differences.

The most common difference between these two animals is the patterns on their coat. leopard has rosettes which are rose - like markings, and cheetahs have a solid round or oval spot shape.

Cheetahs have a black “tear” line which runs down their face. This line runs from the inside of the eye down towards the mouth of the cheetah. The marks are not only beautiful, but help reflect the glare of the sun while hunting during the day.

Leopards hunt at night .The large pupil of the leopard’s eyes allows abundant light to enter, making it possible to see at night when they hunt for their prey.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. With speeds of up to 120 km per hour and have the ability to accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h in three seconds, faster than most sports cars!

Leopards, have a speed of about 58 km/h . They have retractable claws which allow them to be the superb climbers , and extremely good swimmers, too!

leopards are also the smallest of the cats. They are stronger and bulkier than the cheetah, but the cheetah is much lighter and taller. Leopards do not have a specific birthing season, though mating is more likely to occur during the months of January and February. Gestation period for leopards is between 90 and 105 days. Leopard females typically give birth to two cubs, although litters can number up to six cubs. The cubs are born with a dull grey coat and not the distinctive rose - like spots.

Cheetah females have a gestation period of 90 – 98 days and typically give birth to a litter of three to four cubs. Both leopards and cheetah cubs are born completely blind, however, they develop rapidly and within 10 days their eyes have opened.

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11/05/2020

Anyone else yearning for their next adventure? As the world waits in stillness , this is the perfect time to get planning with Giddys Adventure for when we do wake up again !
Whose got Kenya on the bucket list ? Visit our website for more info :
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07/05/2020

We hope the global pandemic will come to an end soon travel & Tourism will be back to normal.Keep planning your holidays with us .
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05/05/2020

We are not just about about travel, learning and networking but also about unwinding and having fun through cultural and adventure treks, safaris and a mountain hikes for ardent climbers.
We

04/05/2020

Combine your medical elective with safari or mountain hike and Giddys Adventure will not disappoint you!
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30/04/2020

There are moments that leave your mouth agape, there are moments that leave you regretting and then they are moments that even words cannot describe. I can’t say what you will get, all I can say is that traveling abroad will bring with its growth, improvements, adversity which you got to take all in and do what’s right, continue to grow and continue to live in the moment. Watch the beautiful sunsets, learn from a differentiated healthcare system, and explore a new culture. As you head out into the world unknown, to see the world for what it really is and learn.
We cant wait to get started on planning your placement.
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30/04/2020

Let your creativity show & fix it up, with more spare time on your hands, its a great opportunity to up some of broken or unused items. Better than throwing away, why not make something more useful out of it , you might even pick up a new skill at the same time! There are plenty of online forums you can learn from 😍.
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28/04/2020

Meet Max Moris , one of our Gap year student who volunteered on our Education program in Kenya Migori Rural destination.

"I had a wonderful time in Kenya , especially when l volunteered with Giddys Adventures. I participated vin events all around Migori county, and truly had a life changing experiences. I know I impacted many lives here,but they impacted me even more. I was very well taken care of and I always felt welcomed. This experience won't be forgotten, and I really hope to be back soon . I've built connections that will serve me in the future - I have no regret in my Journey and I'm so glad t worked out the way it did .PEACE !

Gap Year volunteer from Montana University .

24/04/2020

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22/04/2020

Everyone looks forward to planning there next getaway and we hope yours will include a trip to Africa ! In the meantime sending our

20/04/2020

“With kids home from school, a family outdoor activity such as gardening can be a safe and fun alternative,”Stick to weeding, trimming and pruning the plants in your own yard rather than visiting a community garden.
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16/04/2020

During this Corona virus Quarantine you can learn productive new skill
The future is digital, at one point in the near future everyone will be needing skills such coding in order to be marketable on the job market.
Use this time to explore your career paths and cultivate your professional skills through online courses, educational blogs and vlogs. You can also learn how to dance, cook or prepare certain cuisines.



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26/03/2020

Medical electives are among the most rewarding parts of the undergraduate curriculum, and are certainly among the most eagerly anticipated. Many doctors look back at their elective as an early transformative experience, awakening deep sympathies with their host countries. Such experiences can last a lifetime, and some will even return to help later in life after careers have been realized and families have flown. Electives can also be rich learning experiences, giving students first-hand experience of challenging global health issues. Students can work with patients who have diseases, or disease states, that they will never see at home. Working in demanding and unfamiliar places, especially in developing countries, can, if properly managed, increase independence and self-reliance, critical professional and personal virtues. Given an increasingly globalized world and an increasingly multicultural patient population, the opportunity to work in cultures different from theirs.
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25/03/2020

Connect with others

Staying at home, especially if you live on your own, can feel lonely. Find creative ways to keep in touch with co-workers, friends, family, and others to help you (and them) feel more connected and supported.

Explore ways of connecting that work for you, whether that’s by post, over the phone, social media, or video-chat. This could be anything, from sharing a cup of tea over video, playing an online game together, or simply sending a supportive text-message.

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24/03/2020

Giddys Adventure will like to urge our face book followers to look after their mental health and wellbeing if they are working or staying home,

Plan your day

We are all adjusting to a new, rather strange, way of life. This can be a risk to our mental wellbeing.
As tempting as it might be to stay in pyjamas all day, regular routines are essential for our identity, self confidence and purpose.
Try to start your day at roughly the same time you usually would and aim to set aside time each day for movement, relaxation, connection and reflection.
Stay hydration and relax at the end of a long day😍
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18/03/2020

We wanted to check in with you in light of the current virus situation. We realize now may not be the best time to travel. While this is an unprecedented time for our industry, we are staying optimistic in hoping that this passes quickly .

If there’s anything we can do to support you, please let us know!
Take care!
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17/03/2020

Giddy's Adventure new doctor and resident electives are tailor made for students who have graduated from medical school and are seeking to have hands on experience under mentorship by experienced professionals. Junior Doctors who are in their medical residency year are also eligible to take part in the program.
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