9 SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being – Team 9

Team Reflection 
As Team 9, our journey together was a unique and valuable experience for everyone involved, but not without its challenges.
The biggest hurdle we faced, hands down, was the time zone differences. With teammates in Canada, Indonesia, and Kenya, scheduling meetings and simply catching each other online proved to be a logistical nightmare at first. Missed calls, misinterpreted messages due to the time delay – it was a frustrating start.
However, despite those initial roadblocks, the project turned out to be a rewarding experience. A key strength that emerged was our commitment to open communication. We actively listened to each other’s ideas, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a collaborative environment where everyone felt valued. This openness to different viewpoints led to significant learning for the entire team.
As a group, we gained a much deeper understanding of how SDG 3 (ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being) is implemented in different countries. We learned about healthcare systems, the cultural nuances impacting access to healthcare, and the innovative solutions employed around the world. It was a true eye-opener for all of us.
Looking back, we also identified areas for improvement. As Greg pointed out, we could have benefited from spending more time on critical thinking, delving deeper into the project’s core questions before brainstorming solutions. This could have potentially yielded even more impactful results. Additionally, we acknowledged that communication, while strong, could have been further refined to eliminate misunderstandings.
Overall, Team 9 valued the unique opportunity to work with a diverse group and gain a global perspective on healthcare and sustainability. The experience fostered cultural sensitivity, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of SDG 3. By overcoming the challenges and embracing the strengths of a global team, we were able to achieve a truly rewarding learning experience. We’re proud of what we accomplished together.

Individual Reflections

Kevin

I learned a lot and had a unique experience in this cross-culture group project. I found something interesting from Kenya and also Canada, about their culture, habits, logic, and how they work on some tasks. It’s really hard at the first time to do a zoom meeting, because of the differences of our time. But we already did it and everything’s fine.

I was also happy because all of us had the same opinion about our SDG, and about our goals in this project. I think it’ll be different and hard to combine our ideas but the fact that everyone is open minded makes me happy and love working with them.

And also, in this project. I learned a lot about SDG, especially SDG’s 3. How it is implemented in several countries with different regulations and also different situations. It makes me realize, if every country is unique and has a different solution to implement our SDG.

Through mountains and valleys to do this project, we already did it and it was really fun and insightful. This was a great experience to work with people around the world.

Tirta

Participating in the COIL project for the past month has been an eye-opening experience. Collaborating with a diverse team – two Canadians Sydney and Nicky, a Kenyan classmate Greg, and my friend Kevin from Indonesia – pushed me beyond the confines of my usual classroom environment. While navigating time zone differences for meetings presented a challenge, we overcame it through effective communication.  Our strength as a group was in actively listening to each other’s perspectives. However, I believe we could have improved our critical thinking by delving deeper into the project’s core questions before brainstorming solutions.  Overall, the project fostered a deeper understanding of life in different countries.