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NEWSLETTER
Student Exchange Program Edition
Issue N°80
SEP
Student Exchange Program
International Pharmaceutical Students Federation
IPSF NEWSLETTER
1st SEP Newsletter
2010-2011
To all IPSFers,
Welcome to the FIRST edition of the Student Exchange
Programme (SEP) Newsletter for 2010-11!
In this edition, say hello to members of the Student
Exchange Committee (SEC) who are amazing and
experienced SEOs, read about the experiences of SEP
Grant holders while they were on exchange and a quick
introduction to the new SEP database!
Enjoy!
Viva la pharmacie!
Melissa Teo
Chairperson of Student Exchange 2010-11
Student Exchange Program Edition
I hope that you will thoroughly enjoy this edition and
rest assured, there are many more to come!
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IPSF NEWSLETTER
Introducing Student Exchange Committee
2010-2011
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Absolutely love the work SEC does for SEP! Great way to continue
SEO duties and get more involved with IPSF. At the end of my term as
SEO, I was looking at ways to continue my contributions to SEP and
IPSF. SEC was the next step and I a m thankful I took that step! It
has been a great experience working with the nu merous experienced
SEC members!
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Why get involved in SEC? Because it’s great! The Student Exchange
Progra mme was what introduced me to IPSF, and I still love it the most
out of all fields! Meeting people from all around the world, travelling,
improving my professional skills while having lots of fun - this is why I
love mobility. It is a great honour to be part of a progra m that is nearly as
old as the Federation herself, and is without question the flagship project.
Let’s keep it that way, let’s SEP!
SEP Background:
SEP organizer in Summer 2007
SEP in July 2008
SEO for HuPSA Hungary 2008-09
Student Exchange Committee member 2008-09
Chairperson of Student Exchange 2009-10
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Introducing Student Exchange Committee
2010-2011
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What can I say after all those years spent in SEC? It seems that IPSF
spirit will never let me go :) Work in SEC gives me an excellent opportunity to
help development of SEP.It is a great feeling when you know that together
with SEC- mates you can make SEP better. Also, helping other SEOs in
solving problems they faced during the term makes you feel real good. And
friendships you can make working in SEC are very important. I met so many
great people and we beca me good friends. It is a real wealth!
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Exchange student in 2006
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I started as a SEO, all the experiences I made were so
wonderful as well as the friendships that developed during that
period, and it is great to see that I still can help students to
explore pharmacy from a different country.
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My term as SEO ended in May but I wanted to stay involved in SEP
because it’s such a great progra mme! I can still contribute to SEP as a
SEC member. I like to have contact with people from different countries. I
hope I can share my experience in order to help SEOs.
SEP Background:
SEO of K.N.P.S.V. The Netherlands in 2009-2010
First year in SEC.
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SEP Background:
SEO for BPhD Germany from 2006 to 2007
Since 2007 involved in SEC
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Introducing Student Exchange Committee
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I have been involved in SEP for a long time (almost 5 years) and
during this time I met many interesting people who become my good
friends. Since this is my last year of studies, I was looking for something
that will give me an opportunity to continue my work in IPSF and then
I found out through a friend about SEC. I have always enjoyed all the
SEO work so I was really happy when this opportunity ca me up. I‘m
hoping for another great SEP and SEC year.
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LEO for NAPSer
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“I love SEP since I was first involved as local exchange committee. Being
a SEO last term and also experienced my first SEP to Japan, in both good
and hard times, sure gave me an unforgettable experience : ) . I’d like to give
more contribution to SEP and help as much as I could so that everyone could
experienced this fantabulous progra mme!
I decided to apply for the RSEO position. I was very happy when I chosen
as new RSEO, and beca me happier when I knew that a RSEO also a
member of SEC :D. It’s a pleasure to work for IPSF especially SEP. Waiting
for another great year ahead : )
SEP Background:
In 2009, I was a local student exchange committee
In 2010 (ended in August), I was HMF ITB SEO
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Introducing Student Exchange Committee
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IPSF has been one of the loveliest parts of my life since 2008 when I had my first
SEP in Hungary. I understood that IPSF is an organization which gives us great
chance not only to get experience in the different fields of pharmacy but also meet
new friends and have a lot of fun. I wanted to do something more for IPSF and
especially for SEP and to have my own contribution to them. That’s why I decided to
apply for SEC, share my experience with the SEOs and other members of IPSF and
enjoy this wonderful term with the other members of SEC!
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SEO of ArmPSA Armenia from 2008-until present
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SEP is a very interesting progra m and it was the first thing I knew about IPSF.
I really enjoyed the experience as LEO & SEO and also as a SEP participant. After
knowing both ways the expectations and the responsibilities I know I can give a
hand to others. This is also a great way to discover some of your abilities. Being part
of the Committee is definitely a way of knowing IPSF and worldwide people. : )
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For SEP, once you are in, there is no way out! It’s been 5 years since my first year as
SEO and I was only 18. I had the time of my life with my first exchange students so I
went on. My excitement and never ending enthusiasm multiplied each and every year, so
here I a m! After all, I developed tolerance to highly addictive SEP and I needed higher
dose of it which is SEC : ) SEP is a unique progra m which provides you with the whole
package of professional development, meeting surprising cultures, making everlasting
friendships and unforgettable memories. That’s why, I can never consider quitting.
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SEO of AUPSG, Turkey 2005-09.
SEO of TPAYC, Turkey 2010-11.
SEC member 2010-20
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SEP background:
2009-2010 LEO for Cluj-Napoca
2010-2011 SEO for Romania
Member of SEC since 2010
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IPSF NEWSLETTER
A piece of Music
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INDIA
Ang Ju Ying was one of the
SEP Grant receivers in 2010
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here was a lucky star, shining on me and leading me to the special land, India. During the Student
Exchange Program (SEP) organized by International Pharmaceutical Student’s Federation (IPSF),
I had one month attachment in Hindu Pharmacy, a famous community pharmacy in Goa, the
smallest state of India. This pharmacy was founded in year 1911, and it will be celebrating its 100th year
anniversary next year! Mr. Raj is the chief pharmacist here. There are an other four registered pharmacists
working in this pharmacy.
The main difference between Hindu Pharmacy and Malaysian ones is that the Indian one shows equal
emphasis on allopathic, ayurvedic and homeopathic system, as these 3 systems are the main systems being
practiced in India. On the other hand, Malaysian pharmacies usually give more emphasis on allopathic
system. Being attached with this pharmacy, I get to learn about the Good Pharmacy Practice in the scope
of community pharmacy and also the importance of patient-oriented services provided by the community
pharmacy.
I learnt that pharmacy is a highly regarded profession if
we ourselves take the initiative to make a difference and
serve the community. This has increased my confidence in
the future where I will be serving the community with my
enthusiasm and professional knowledge.
This journey is a mixture of bitter and sweet, just like we
have scatenato and legato in a piece of music. I can’t tell
you which part is the most interesting or most precious to
me, because it comes in a package and I accepted it in
a parcel by heart. Deepest thanks to IPSF for granting me
this chance to explore the beautiful land and nourish my
soul with the valuable experience. Thank you!
Ang Ju Ying, Malaysia 2010
IPSF NEWSLETTER
Practice report from
his summer I participated in the Student Exchange Programme organized by the International
Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation. I lived and worked in Bratislava for practically three weeks
during the period of time from 6th July to 24th July.
Work experience abroad enabled me to consolidate and extend my knowledge. Moreover, the project
gave me an exceptional chance to get acquainted with the country where culture and way of life are
totally different from that what were usual for me. Participation in the project gave me an opportunity to
improve my English skills.
During my stay in Bratislava I was working at the community pharmacy
Liidia Smirnova
was one of
called Mandragora. The pharmacy was located in the same building as
the
SEP Grant
a medical center. It was a rather big private pharmacy. The pharmacists
receivers in 2010
working at Mandragora collaborated closely with doctors from medical
centre specializing in different areas. The pharmacy dealt with the
preparation of medicines as well. The owner of the pharmacy was my
supervisor during the practice. She was giving me different tasks and
watching how I coped with them. A girl who studied pharmacy in Bratislava
was undergoing practice at this pharmacy at the same time with me.
I am very glad I have managed to go for practice to Europe. I am very
grateful I was given this unique opportunity. I consider this experience was
extremely useful for me. On my opinion, it was an excellent way to gain
work experience and broaden professional outlook.
In addition, this project helped me to improve my English and practice
my conversational skills. Moreover, it was very interesting for me to get
acquainted with the new country and people living there, their culture and
customs. It was unforgettable experience of my life.
Liidia Smirnova, Estonia 2010
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IPSF NEWSLETTER
SEP Database
Student Exchange Program Edition
At the 56th IPSF World Congress in Slovenia 2010, the General Assembly has approved the commissioning
of a website development company to recreate a new SEP database. This website development company is
Webtown from Hungary. Webtown has years of experience in creating user-friendly and easily manageable
databases and IPSF is very lucky to have utilised their services.
The new SEP database is close to ready and will be launched at the end of November or early December.
Members of SEC and I are in the midst of trouble-shooting the database to iron out all possible errors and
kinks. Once it is launched, all SEOs will be notified immediately and students can then begin submitting
their application.
Here are some snapshots of the database:
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Thank you all for being patient while we are in the midst of launching the new database!
Cheers,
Melissa Teo
Chairperson of Student Exchange 2010-11
International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation
P.O BOX 84200
2508 AE Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 70 302 1992
Fax: +31 70 302 1999
Email: ipsf@ipsf.org
Website: www.ipsf.org