Question from Community Care: A practice placement in South Africa: working with orphaned children, children with Aids…

A practice placement in South Africa: working with orphaned children, children with Aids…

by Steve O’Loughlin

* What are the benefits and disadvantages to a student of undertaking an international placement?

* What personal qualities would a student need to undertake an international placement?

* What ideas do you have to further the number of international placement opportunities for social work students in Africa?

GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 20 minutes per question