Global Perspectives on Nursing
(Sponsored by: The University of Memphis - Loewenberg School of Nursing)

  France

Strasbourg

  Germany

Frankfurt,  Freiburg,  Heidelberg

  Switzerland

Geneve [Geneva]

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 18 - 29, 2009

Description: This 2-week study abroad program is offered in cooperation with The University of Memphis and designed for undergraduate and graduate nursing students interested in increasing their understanding of international health care issues as they relate to nursing practice and global health policy.

The program is open to upper division undergraduate and graduate level nursing students from The University of Memphis and any accredited public or private university. All programs are taught in English!

Highlights:
* Guided tour of the Red Crescent Museum
* Visit to the WHO Assembly (to be confirmed)
* Visit to the International Council of Nurses
* Visit to the University Hospital of Freiburg center of Nursing Education
* Visit to the University Hospital of Freiburg (to be confirmed)
* Visit to a French health care facility in the Alsace region
* Guided tour along the famous Route du Vin including entrance to the Castle Haut Koenigsbourg
* Guided tour of the Caracalla Spa in the spa town of Baden Baden
* Visit to the Council of Europe in the morning to learn more about health care in the EU (to be confirmed)
* Entrance to the Heidelberg Castle and guided tour of the German Pharmacy Museum
* Visit to the University Hospital of Heidelberg

Cost in US$: $ 2,170

* Three University of Memphis course units
* Course instruction
* Accommodation during the program (based on double occupancy)
* Breakfast daily
* Welcome meal on arrival day
* Farewell dinner on departure day
* Excursions and entrance fees listed below
* Ground transportation listed below
* Public transportation pass for the entire stay in Geneva

Tuition and airfare not included!

Experience Required: yes

In addition to the application information, two letters of reference are required for admittance into the study abroad program. The letters should attest to your character and academic aptitude. Once this form is received, you will be sent additional forms to complete that deal primarily with medical and passport information.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 20

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

CEPA Europe's Mission Statement: CEPA Europe = Customized Educational Programs Abroad. This our speciality. With many years of experience and expertise in international education programs, we offer customized summer, semester or academic year abroad programs as well as internships for individual students or groups of students. We provide excellent opportunities for students to gain experience related to their academic majors, while at the same time, essential knowledge of the European languages and cultures. By taking part in a CEPA Europe program, students will gain some of the most important experiences for their career - global experience. CEPA Europe is the study abroad division of the educational tour operator SIU Travel GmbH, which is located in Germany.

Year Founded: 1997