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Jacek Sierakowski is a medical writer, translator and a journalist. He’s one of Translators without Borders’ top contributors with more than 160,000 words donated in the English -> French language pair.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hi Jacek! Tell us a bit about yourself and\u00a0what made you volunteer for Translators without Borders (TWB)?<\/b>
\n<\/b>I grew up in Africa. Later, as a medical student, I was an intern in an African hospital, in a remote bush area. I realized how local people desperately needed help. And I was not even in a war zone. I intended to come back later as a doctor, either in a governmental or a non-governmental context. Life had other plans for me.<\/p>\n

Later on, for various reasons, I slowly switched medical practice for medical writing and translating. And it naturally brought me to TWB, as a way of achieving my earlier goal of volunteering in developing countries.<\/p>\n

I enjoy translating for TWB. I feel useful, bringing my little contribution to good causes.<\/p>\n

The deadlines are usually comfortable, with the understandable exceptions of crisis situations, and the clients thank me. It reminds me of the good old days when I started translating, in another millennium. We did not have CAT tools or internet, not even computers! But the relationships with the clients were human and respectful, and the rhythms slower.<\/p>\n

Any particular memorable TWB project?
\n<\/b>I am particularly touched by the stories of the field volunteers. I also like translating texts about obstetrics, it was my favorite part of my African medical experience.<\/p>\n

What challenges, if any, are you facing or did you face as a Translator without Borders?
\n<\/b>The internal abbreviations, acronyms and references are sometimes challenging. And the authors are not always able to explain them, being on a mission somewhere around the world without email connection.<\/p>\n

What do you enjoy doing to take a break from translation?
\n<\/b>I try to compensate the long computer hours by physical exercise: running, bicycling, Nordic walking, yoga. Or by taking care of the roses in my little garden.<\/p>\n

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