Students immerse themselves in the cuisine, language, and cultural traditions of the destination country, all while exploring critical global health issues and deepening their understanding of international health care systems. Through a combination of organized activities and free time for independent exploration, they will sharpen their problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Where can I study abroad?
The College of Nursing’s Global Education Program will offer its next study abroad opportunity in March 2025, during the University’s Spring Break.
This education abroad trip to Germany is associated with the 1 credit course NURS 590 - Special Topics in German Culture and Healthcare. Application deadline is November 1, 2024. Students will be notified of their acceptance status no later than November 15.
Program highlights and cultural excursions include:
- The Bavarian Red Cross Museum
- Walking Tour of the Historic Walled City of Nuremberg
- The Nazi Party Rally Grounds & Documentation Center
- The Street of Human Rights
- Visit with German nursing students and faculty
- Tour of the University Medical Hospital
- Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum
- Walking Tour of the Historic City of Old Town Bamberg
- Marientplatz / The Glockenspiel
- Walking Tour of Viktualienmarkt
- Hofbraühaus
- Munich Refugee Center
- July 1: Education Abroad application opens
- September 1: CON Education Abroad Contract to academic advisor
- In this order: students signs, academic advisor & assistant dean sign, education abroad advisor signs, returned to academic advisor
- September 15: Meet with academic advisor to discuss courses by this date. Education abroad advisor provides the course list, academic advisor finalizes/approves courses
- October 1: Education Abroad application due
- November 1: Education Abroad Approval Form due (form downloaded from application portal)
- January 15: Education Abroad application opens
- March 1: Education Abroad application due
- March 15: Meet with academic advisor to discuss courses by this date. Education abroad advisor provides the course list, academic advisor finalizes/approves courses
- April 1: Education Abroad Approval Form due (form downloaded from application portal)
