
24/08/2025
And after a lovely 2 weeks, our time at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein is now over🥺
We have had the loveliest time here, welcomed by the most friendly people who were always keen to show us around and take us to new places!
From South African Braais, to exploring the local markets, we’ve been lucky enough to experience the it all❤️
The University itself was beautiful, and testing patients in their local clinics and hospitals allowed us to see a huge array of ages/ocular conditions.
We learned from the fellow students, and taught them some of our knowledge along the way too!
It was super interesting to see the similarities and differences in the world of Optometry between both our countries, and my understanding of conditions as a whole has certainly improved.
I’m very sad to be saying goodbye to such a welcoming place, filled with the best people who have made this experience one that was next to none!
The final FINAL leg of the journey starts now, as we head to Capetown for a well deserved little holiday, before heading back to Scotland in a weeks time🥺
Our time here in South Africa has flown by, and I can’t wait to come back and tell you all about it❤️
Amelia x