INTL HEALTH PROGRAMS
STUDENT STUDY EXPERIENCES ABROAD
There are a number of possibilities for student experiences abroad, depending on your interests, focus, and required courses. In some programs, students have the option of completing part of their coursework abroad. In the past few years, students have gone to such countries and regions as Thailand, Chile, St. Lucia, Scotland, and Uganda, among others.
In addition, there are international programs not related to coursework where students participate to assist local communities in meeting their needs. These programs include Intercambio Cultural Maya and the Minority International Research Training program (funded by Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health to the University of Illinois, Chicago).
Unless otherwise indicated, these trips are available for BSN seniors only. Please contact Dr. Marilyn Lotas, BSN Program Director, and Samira Hussney, Director of International Health Programs, for more information.
| Australia |
Program Focus: Aboriginal Health
Location: University of Sydney (Sydney)
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 12 - November 18
Cost per Student: Approx. $7,000 (includes tuition and housing)
| Chile |
Program Focus: Community Course
Location:Catholic University (Santiago)
Duration: 6-10 weeks
Dates: July 18 - October 3
Cost per Student: Approx. $2,230 (includes housing and tuition)
There is a need for the development of a global perspective in community health. This experience can provide such a perspective through shared experiences by students in both countries concerning strengths in each system of care and examining how each can be most effective. The goal is to enhance student engagement in learning about others in the same profession who have different "global orientations."
| Denmark |
Program Focus: Courses and Clinical Experiences: "Nursing in Scandinavia"
Location: Copenhagen
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates: July 12 - August 19
Cost per Student: Approx. $6,395 (includes housing and tuition)
For More Info: http://www.dis.dk
| The Virgin Islands |
Location: St. Thomas
Duration: 10-11 weeks
Dates: Fall (TBA)
Cost per Student: Approx. $3,500 (includes housing and tuition)
| Guatemala (MSN only) |
Program Focus: Refuge International Medical Mission in San Raymundo
Location: San Raymundo
Duration: Approx. 8 days
Dates: TBA
Cost per Student: Approx. $1,250 (includes housing, meals, and air ticket)
Due to preceptor responsibilities, each trip is limited to four MSN students (first come, first served). Current preceptor is FPB alum and Survivor: Guatemala contestant Margaret Bobonich, MSN. More preceptors will be added for future trips.
Selection Process:
Students must submit their "Refuge International Medical Mission Volunteer" applications to Samira Hussney by the deadline (TBA). Selectees will then be notified via email.
Students must complete evaluations and give brief presentations about their experiences after returning from their trip.
The Guatemala trip is coordinated with Refuge International. For full details (including housing, food, air transport, guidelines, forms, etc.), visit their website.