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

  France

• Other Cities in France: 
Strasbourg

  Germany

• Other Cities in Germany: 
Heidelberg,  Freiburg,  Frankfurt

  Switzerland

• Other Cities in Switzerland: 
Geneve [Geneva]

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 17 - 28, 2010

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: * Transfer by private bus from the airport to your hotel in Geneva
* 2 nights at a hotel in Geneva (shared rooms)
* Public transportation pass for the entire stay in Geneva
* Guided walking tour of Geneva in the afternoon
* Welcome dinner at a restaurant in Geneva (La Potiniere preferred)
* Visit to UNAIDS or the WHO (to be confirmed) in the morning
* Visit to the International Council of Nurses in the early afternoon
* Guided tour of the Red Crescent Museum in the late afternoon
* Visit to the University Hospital of Freiburg center of Nursing Education
* Afterwards, visit to the University Hospital of Freiburg (to be confirmed)
* 6 nights (shared rooms) at the "Chateau de Pourtales" or at a hotel in Strasbourg
* BBQ dinner at the Chateau de Pourtales
* Visit to a hospital in Strasbourg, e.g. the University Hospital of Strasbourg (to be confirmed) in the morning
* Guided tour of the Caracalla Spa in the spa town of Baden-Baden to learn more about their operations in the German health care sector
* Guided tour along the famous Route du Vin including entrance to the Castle Haut Koenigsbour
* Visit to an Alsatian winery including a wine tasting
* Entrance to Albert Schweitzer Museum in his house in Gunsbach
* Alsatian Tarte Flambée Dinner at a restaurant on the Route du Vin
* Cycling tour through the Parc de Pourtales in the morning followed by a picnic
* Guided city tour of Strasbourg by boat
* Entrance to the Heidelberg Castle
* Guided tour of the German Pharmacy Museum, which is located inside the castle
* Lunch and visit to a mental health facility in Germany
* TGV train ticket to Paris
* 2 nights at a hotel in Paris (shared rooms)
* Metro pass for the entire stay in Paris
* Visit to a Paris Hospital with a tour of their Emergency Room, patient units and Trauma center (to be confirmed)
* Guided tour of the Hospital Museum Musee de lAssistance Public-Hopitaux de Paris
* Farewell Dinner at a restaurant in Paris

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 2,580

* 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 / highlights listed above
* Ground transportation listed above
* Public transportation pass for the entire stay in Geneva and Paris

What is not included:

Airfare
Tuition/fees (estimated)
Undergraduate: 900
Graduate: 1,300
Application deposit (non-refundable) 350
Other personal expenses

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-Program 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.

Year Founded: 1997