Stage d'infirmière à Pondichery en Inde
by Loumamalou
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, nous sommes 3 étudiantes infimiéres et dans le cadre de notre stage optionnel de novembre à décembre, nous aimerions aller à Pondichéry ( pour la langue française ), on nous a parlé de la clinic Nallam mais nous n'arrivons pas à trouver son mail.. Sinon ya t-il une maternité??? Quel est le contact???
Quel est le climat à cette periode??
Merci de nous rrep rapidement, notre lettre doit étre fait pour le 10 mars.. !!
Bonjour, en Novembre Décembre en Inde du Sud c'est la mousson, il va donc faire autour de 25 à 30 degrés avec normalement des pluies fréquentes et abondantes.
La Nallam Clinic se trouve effectivement à Pondy, si vous ne trouvez pas le mail c'est surement parce qu'il n'y en a pas. J'ai trouvé ce numéro de téléphone sur le net: +(91)-413-2338100 ou 2335463, il va falloir a mon avis patouiller ferme avec les employés en anglais pour se faire comprendre. Même si Pondy est un ancien comptoir français, les gens parlent tamil et anglais, mais soyons clair, le français n'est quand même pas monnaie courante.
A 10 bornes de Pondy il y a un hôpital national (avec clinique) qui s'est construit il y a quelques années (http://pimsmmm.com/), bien plus moderne, si vous parlez anglais il y plus de chances pour que vous puissiez y étudier, Nallam est une petite structure et Pims est un énorme complex réputé dans la région. Mon père y a été admis l'an dernier suite a une triple fracture de la mâchoire, et moi même il y a quelques années pour une fêlure de la rotule.
Si vous avez d'autres questions, je peux essayer d'y répondre. En espérant vous avoir aidé, bonne chance :)
La Nallam Clinic se trouve effectivement à Pondy, si vous ne trouvez pas le mail c'est surement parce qu'il n'y en a pas. J'ai trouvé ce numéro de téléphone sur le net: +(91)-413-2338100 ou 2335463, il va falloir a mon avis patouiller ferme avec les employés en anglais pour se faire comprendre. Même si Pondy est un ancien comptoir français, les gens parlent tamil et anglais, mais soyons clair, le français n'est quand même pas monnaie courante.
A 10 bornes de Pondy il y a un hôpital national (avec clinique) qui s'est construit il y a quelques années (http://pimsmmm.com/), bien plus moderne, si vous parlez anglais il y plus de chances pour que vous puissiez y étudier, Nallam est une petite structure et Pims est un énorme complex réputé dans la région. Mon père y a été admis l'an dernier suite a une triple fracture de la mâchoire, et moi même il y a quelques années pour une fêlure de la rotule.
Si vous avez d'autres questions, je peux essayer d'y répondre. En espérant vous avoir aidé, bonne chance :)
Everyday is just an extension of yesterday
La Clinic Nallam est dirigée par le célèbre Dr Nallam, président de l'Alliance Française de Pondichéry.
Il accueille tous les ans des stagiaires français, médecins et infirmières.
Que son personnel parle surtout anglais et tamoul n'a pas d'importance. Il en va de même partout à Pondichéry.
La clinique n'a pas de site web, j'ignore si elle a une adresse mail.
Dans la discussion clicable ci-dessous, j'ai donné les coordonnées, et un lien permettant de contacter d'anciens stagiaires: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2422968;#2422968
Que son personnel parle surtout anglais et tamoul n'a pas d'importance. Il en va de même partout à Pondichéry.
La clinique n'a pas de site web, j'ignore si elle a une adresse mail.
Dans la discussion clicable ci-dessous, j'ai donné les coordonnées, et un lien permettant de contacter d'anciens stagiaires: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2422968;#2422968
Si tu ouvres tes yeux d'enfant, le voyage commence au seuil de ta maison
Que son personnel parle surtout anglais et tamoul n'a pas d'importance. Il en va de même partout à Pondichéry.
Si l'important c'est tout simplement que si elles souhaitent se rendre a Pondicherry étudier en espérant que les gens parlent français parce qu'elles ne sont pas très aguéries en anglais, et que le personnel (hormis le Dr Nallam apparement) ne parle pas, ça peut etre plus compliqué. En tout cas moi ça me parait etre un point à souligner.
Si l'important c'est tout simplement que si elles souhaitent se rendre a Pondicherry étudier en espérant que les gens parlent français parce qu'elles ne sont pas très aguéries en anglais, et que le personnel (hormis le Dr Nallam apparement) ne parle pas, ça peut etre plus compliqué. En tout cas moi ça me parait etre un point à souligner.
Everyday is just an extension of yesterday
Evidemment, il parait difficile de faire un stage dans nimporte quel établissement pondichérien, et indien en général, sans être capable de converser en anglais.
J'avoue que ne sais pas combien de médecins sont encore francophones dans la Clinic Nallam. Je n'ai personnellement été en contact qu'avec Nallam et l'un de ses collègues francophones qui est malheureusement mort l'an passé. Je n'ai jamais pensé à leur demander s'ils étaient les seuls.
Je sais néanmoins que tous les stagiaires du Dr Nallam reviennent enchantés de leur séjour, et qu'ils se soutiennent mutuellement. Notre candidate à un stage en apprendra davantage en contactant elle même d'anciens stagiaires.
A propos de langue française, j'ai noté une petite étourderie dans ton orthographe: tu as écrit "Pondicherry" en anglais, dans un message en français. 😉
J'avoue que ne sais pas combien de médecins sont encore francophones dans la Clinic Nallam. Je n'ai personnellement été en contact qu'avec Nallam et l'un de ses collègues francophones qui est malheureusement mort l'an passé. Je n'ai jamais pensé à leur demander s'ils étaient les seuls.
Je sais néanmoins que tous les stagiaires du Dr Nallam reviennent enchantés de leur séjour, et qu'ils se soutiennent mutuellement. Notre candidate à un stage en apprendra davantage en contactant elle même d'anciens stagiaires.
A propos de langue française, j'ai noté une petite étourderie dans ton orthographe: tu as écrit "Pondicherry" en anglais, dans un message en français. 😉
Si tu ouvres tes yeux d'enfant, le voyage commence au seuil de ta maison
A propos de langue française, j'ai noté une petite étourderie dans ton orthographe: tu as écrit "Pondicherry" en anglais, dans un message en français.
Je ne sais pas si c'est vraiment une étourderie je l'écris toujours comme ça, et la plupart du temps je dis Pondy, même si c'est un ancien comptoir français, mes contacts la-bas sont principalement anglophones et du coup j'ai développé certains automatismes
Je ne sais pas si c'est vraiment une étourderie je l'écris toujours comme ça, et la plupart du temps je dis Pondy, même si c'est un ancien comptoir français, mes contacts la-bas sont principalement anglophones et du coup j'ai développé certains automatismes
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Tout le monde dit Pondy: les anglophones, les tamoulophones, et les francophones.
Mais écrire le nom de la ville en anglais dans une phrase française, voilà qui n'est point faire honneur à l'ancienne capitale des Indes Françaises, ni au Lycée Français de Pondichéry dont tu fus l'élève.
Respectons notre héritage, notre patrimoine, notre langue, et nous serons respectés par les nations qui respectent les leurs, à commencer par les Indiens.
Mais écrire le nom de la ville en anglais dans une phrase française, voilà qui n'est point faire honneur à l'ancienne capitale des Indes Françaises, ni au Lycée Français de Pondichéry dont tu fus l'élève.
Respectons notre héritage, notre patrimoine, notre langue, et nous serons respectés par les nations qui respectent les leurs, à commencer par les Indiens.
Si tu ouvres tes yeux d'enfant, le voyage commence au seuil de ta maison
Respectons notre héritage, notre patrimoine, notre langue, et nous serons respectés par les nations qui respectent les leurs, à commencer par les Indiens.
Qu'est-ce que tu veux que je te dise? Moi mon héritage (mon expérience si tu préfères) s'est développé en anglais. C'est un peu lourdingue de devoir me justifier. Je vais aussi me faire rabrouer parce que je dit Mahabalipuram au lieu de Mamalapuram, Bombay au lieu de Mumbai ou Madras au lieu de Chennnai? Je n'ai pas l'impression de manque r de respect à qui que ce soit, il faut parfois essayer d'etre moins psycho-rigide. Bonne journée 🙂
Qu'est-ce que tu veux que je te dise? Moi mon héritage (mon expérience si tu préfères) s'est développé en anglais. C'est un peu lourdingue de devoir me justifier. Je vais aussi me faire rabrouer parce que je dit Mahabalipuram au lieu de Mamalapuram, Bombay au lieu de Mumbai ou Madras au lieu de Chennnai? Je n'ai pas l'impression de manque r de respect à qui que ce soit, il faut parfois essayer d'etre moins psycho-rigide. Bonne journée 🙂
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Bombay, Madras et Mahabalipuram sont parfaitement acceptables.
Il ne s'agit pas là d'orthographe (façon d'écrire), mais de dénominations (façons de parler) officiellement abandonnées par les autorités indiennes, mais qui ont encore cours dans l'usage (la façon de parler) français, tout comme dans l'usage anglais.
Il ne s'agit pas, dans le cas qui nous occupe, de psycho-rigidité mais de souci du bien écrire. Ou alors, les linguistes, les grammairiens, les académiciens, les professeurs, les professionnels de la langue, sont tous atteints de blocages mentaux.
Il ne s'agit pas, dans le cas qui nous occupe, de psycho-rigidité mais de souci du bien écrire. Ou alors, les linguistes, les grammairiens, les académiciens, les professeurs, les professionnels de la langue, sont tous atteints de blocages mentaux.
Si tu ouvres tes yeux d'enfant, le voyage commence au seuil de ta maison
Si, dans un soucis d'authenticité tu tiens réellement à respecter l'actuelle dénomination à la fois nationale (indienne bien sur) et internationale, tu auras surement noté que depuis quelque années la ville a récupéré sa graphie et sa prononciation d'avant colonisation française à savoir Puducherry. Mais bon, je ne m'en sert pas.... Toi si?
Merci de me laisser écrire le nom de la ville comme je l'entend, les gens comprennent (toi aussi d'ailleurs soit dit en passant), mon niveau de français est correct et j'écris en respectant l'orthographe (à quelques erreurs près, corriges-moi si je me trompe je ne m'en sort pas trop mal). Comme je n'ai dénigré personne et que je ne vois pas l'intérêt de continuer sur cette voie, j'estime que la discution (stérile) est close.
Merci de me laisser écrire le nom de la ville comme je l'entend, les gens comprennent (toi aussi d'ailleurs soit dit en passant), mon niveau de français est correct et j'écris en respectant l'orthographe (à quelques erreurs près, corriges-moi si je me trompe je ne m'en sort pas trop mal). Comme je n'ai dénigré personne et que je ne vois pas l'intérêt de continuer sur cette voie, j'estime que la discution (stérile) est close.
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Je crois confonds la rigidité qui est une tare, avec la rigueur qui est une vertu.
Lorsque l'on parle la langue de Molière, l'on a, en effet, à presént, le choix entre Pondichéry (mot français) et Puducherry, la dénomination officielle tamoulomorphe, adoptée en juin 2007 par le gouvernement pondichérien, et qui semble avoir déjà été acceptée par le Quai d'Orsay, mais qui mettra très longtemps, si elle y parvient à entrer dans les gosiers français ordinaires (l'usage, la façon de parler). Quant aux gosiers tamouls, ils ont, même eux, un peu de mal à l'intégrer.
(D'ailleurs, en tamoul correct, on devrait écrire Puduchcherri, ce qui signifie "Villeneuve", mais c'est encore un autre débat 😏)
Lorsque l'on parle la langue de Molière, l'on a, en effet, à presént, le choix entre Pondichéry (mot français) et Puducherry, la dénomination officielle tamoulomorphe, adoptée en juin 2007 par le gouvernement pondichérien, et qui semble avoir déjà été acceptée par le Quai d'Orsay, mais qui mettra très longtemps, si elle y parvient à entrer dans les gosiers français ordinaires (l'usage, la façon de parler). Quant aux gosiers tamouls, ils ont, même eux, un peu de mal à l'intégrer.
(D'ailleurs, en tamoul correct, on devrait écrire Puduchcherri, ce qui signifie "Villeneuve", mais c'est encore un autre débat 😏)
Si tu ouvres tes yeux d'enfant, le voyage commence au seuil de ta maison
bonjour loumamalou,
nous sommes 6 étudiants infirmiers qui voulont également partir à pondichéry pour notre stage optionnel de juillet 2010. nous sommes en train de monter notre projet. pour l'instant nous cherchons un lieu de stage la-bas, pour pouvoir le proposer à l'ifsi et savoir si elle nous laisserait partir la-bas. vs partez en novembre, est-ce concret et finalisé? l'ifsi vous-a-t -elle accordé ce voyage, par rapport à l'eventuelle barrière de la langue ds les hopitaux? avez-vous des contacts a nous fournir?
merci de votre aide!!
nous sommes 6 étudiants infirmiers qui voulont également partir à pondichéry pour notre stage optionnel de juillet 2010. nous sommes en train de monter notre projet. pour l'instant nous cherchons un lieu de stage la-bas, pour pouvoir le proposer à l'ifsi et savoir si elle nous laisserait partir la-bas. vs partez en novembre, est-ce concret et finalisé? l'ifsi vous-a-t -elle accordé ce voyage, par rapport à l'eventuelle barrière de la langue ds les hopitaux? avez-vous des contacts a nous fournir?
merci de votre aide!!
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I’d love to hear about life in this region! We’re looking for a quiet spot close to the sea. Any recommendations? As for the paperwork, is it difficult to get everything official? Is finding housing tough in this area? What kind of guarantees are usually required? If any kind soul could shed some light on this, we’d really appreciate it! 🥺🏻
Thanks so much for your help and advice! ☺️
I'm looking for an au pair who'd like to come to Bournemouth in the south of England, and I'd love to know what the best websites are to find one, please.
Hi everyone,
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Hi,
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^




