2023 Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs

Bolivia & Ecuador Summer 2023

This program focuses on two countries of the Andean region: Bolivia and Ecuador where students will explore the historical, political, social, and cultural issues that shape the countries’ current realities and challenges. This course includes a domestic component and an international component. The campus experience will prepare students for the cultural immersion through lectures, research, discussions, and special guests. In the international component, the participants will have the opportunity to be immersed in the Andean culture while visiting cultural sites and exploring the gastronomy, music, art, and folklore, among other cultural manifestations of the region.

Travel dates: May 27, 2023 – June 18, 2023

Course/s:

SPN 3520 (Summer A)

Faculty Leaders: Marianela Rivera and Marta Ramos

Program Fee:

$4,506.33 (Cost of Tuition is not included)

Application Deadline: January 25th

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*Application includes a required 250 word essay. See application for further details.

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Service Learning: Students will work with a local NGO (Enlace) in La Paz, Bolivia, as they plan and develop a service-learning project that will be implemented during their visit to the country. The service-learning project will be strongly connected to the empowerment of local girls and women. Students will have the opportunity to design a project (individually or in groups) in which they can connect goals of the program and their academic and professional interests (and backgrounds) to support an Aymara community (Puerto Perez) in Bolivia.

Transportation arrangements: The group will depart from Miami International Airport to EL Alto International Airport (La Paz, Bolivia) and later to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito, Ecuador). The return flight will be from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito, Ecuador) to Miami. Transportation from FGCU to Miami (roundtrip) is included and will be provided by Dolphin Transportation. Ground transportation during the stay will be done by bus (privately provided). In-country transportation will be arranged in advance through the agency Amazing Ecuador. Students and faculty members will be provided with private transportation for all activities and excursions during their stay in Bolivia and Ecuador. The NGO Enlace will also provide private transportation from La Paz to Puerto Perez (and back), lodging facilities, and transportation to do local visits.

What is included in the program fees?

Roundtrip transportation from FGCU to Miami International Airport, visa (Bolivia), travel insurance, air transportation, ground transportation, breakfasts, lodging, and excursions included in the itinerary are included in the program costs.

Not included in the program: Lunch and dinners not listed in the itinerary are not included.

What are the Accommodations?

Students will stay in local hotels most of the stay, days 5-10 the students will stay at the Centro La Peregrina, in Puerto Perez (Bolivia). Additional information about hotels and Centro La Peregrina will be provided prior to departure.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?

Yes, students will have to share a room with one or two other students. There will be three to four students per room. Students in the same room will share a private bathroom.

Can I use my Financial Aid to cover the deposit?

If a student has a Financial Aid disbursement, then yes, that charge is eligible to be paid by Financial Aid awards.

Irish Folklore and Cultural Heritage – Republic of Ireland

Students will explore various representations of Irish folklore through interpreting examples of cultural sites throughout the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, students will be introduced to the collection and preservation of Irish cultural heritage and material culture. Activities include meeting with curators and preservationists at museums, libraries and historic sites, tours, demonstrations, and visits with local artists. During pre-travel dates, students will focus on one area of Irish folklore research: Music/dance, home life, crafts/material culture or verbal arts. During pre-travel dates students will be introduced to the basic principles and best practices of the collection and preservation of material culture in preparation for our time in Ireland. Cities visited include Dublin, Cork, Killarney, and Galway. Highlights include Trinity College, UC Dublin National Folklore Collection, Titanic Experience, Irish National Heritage Park, Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands.

Travel dates: June 4-17, 2023

Course/s: ANT 4930 Special Topics: Folklore and Traditional Culture of Ireland; ISS 3930 Special Topics Collection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Faculty Leaders: Katherine Wahlberg & Melissa VandeBurgt

Program Fee: $ 3,232.81 (Cost of tuition fees and airline fare not included)

Application Deadline: January 16, 2023

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Itinerary:

SUN JUNE 4 ARRIVE: DUBLIN

Check into hotel, and Welcome Dinner

Hotel: The Abbey Court Hostel

MON JUNE 5 DUBLIN

Trinity College & Conservation Lab

Beatty Library

Hotel: The Abbey Court Hostel

TUE JUNE 6 DUBLIN

Folklore Archive at University College of Dublin

Rathmines Neighborhood for Dinner and Music Sessions

Hotel: The Abbey Court Hostel

WED JUNE 7 DUBLIN TO CORK

DEPART at 7:30AM

Stop: Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford

Arrive in Cork

Hotel: Gabriel House Guesthouse

THU JUNE 8 CORK (DAY TRIP TO COBH)

Cobh - Titanic Experience and Lunch

Midleton - Jameson Experience Tour

Cork - Dinner and Cork Yarnspinners Performance

Hotel: Gabriel House Guesthouse

FRI JUNE 9 CORK TO KILLARNEY

Stop: Blarney Castle and Grounds and lunch

Stop: Knockvilla Ring Fort

Arrive in Killarney

Hotel:TBA

SAT JUNE 10 KILLARNEY

Killarney National Park

Muckross House and Farms: Mucros Weavers, Pottery, and Bookbinding

6pm - Siamsa Tire, National Folk Theatre tour and performance

Hotel:TBA

SUN JUNE 11 KILLARNEY (DAY TRIP TO DINGLE)

Blasket Centre - Exhibition on traditional island life

Lunch in Dingle

West Kerry Sheepdog Demonstrations

Hotel: TBA

MON JUNE 12 KILLARNEY TO GALWAY

Stop: Cliffs of Moher and Lunch

Stop: Burren National Park

Arrive in Galway

Hotel: Imperial Hotel Broadway

TUE JUNE 13 GALWAY

Walking Tour of Galway

The Fisheries Watchtower Museum

Galway Art Centre

Music Session and Dinner

Hotel: Imperial Hotel Broadway

WED JUNE 14 GALWAY (DAY TRIP TO INIS MOR)

AM: Ferry to Inis Mor and bus tour of island, knitters co-op

PM: Ferry to Galway and FishnChips Shop

Hotel:Imperial Hotel Broadway

THU JUNE 15 GALWAY TO DUBLIN

Stop: Roscommon Castle and Abbey Ruins and Lunch

Stop: Clonmacnoise Monastery

Free evening in Dublin

Hotel: The Hampton by Hilton

FRI JUNE 16 DUBLIN

Blooms Day Festival

Farewell Group Dinner

Hotel: The Hampton by Hilton

SAT JUNE 17 DEPART: DUBLIN after breakfast

What is included in the program fees?

Includes all travel in Ireland, and all scheduled entry fees. Also Includes all breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners.

What are the Accommodations?

Hotels and hostels, some are air-conditioned, others are not – it is generally cool in Ireland.

What other expenses are not included in program costs?

Airfare/transportation to/from Dublin to USA. Fees for 6 credits of courses at FGCU. Cost of additional meals and souvenirs. Entries to any additional attractions during free time.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?

Yes, double rooms, sometimes triple, and at one destination you will be in a multiple bed hostel room.

What meals are included in the trip and what meals do I have to pay for myself? A minimum of one meal per day will be provided by the program. Meals provided will include daily breakfast. Additionally, one or more group meals will be provided at each location on the itinerary. Other meals and incidentals will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

How do I exchange my money? The best way to get cash in Ireland is to use an ATM. Before you leave, you should notify your credit/debit card company that you will be using your card in the Republic of Ireland. You can also use your credit card to make purchases in most places. Many bank cards charge a fee for exchanging your money to a foreign company, but some do not, so check with your bank to see what percentage they charge.

How much money do I need for meals in Ireland? The amount of money that you will need for meals depends on what kind of foods you prefer. Lunch can be economical, and the average for casual food is $12-$17, but you can also pick up pizza or other food for less. Dinners are more expensive, but entrées can often be in the $20-$25 range, so your bill might average between $25-$30. But there are less expensive options for dinner as well, such as fish & chips or pizza. You might consider $15 for each lunch and $28 for each dinner that is not paid by the tour as the minimum amount to set aside. If you like casual food, you might have some money left over for souvenirs!

What kinds of food are served? Are there vegetarian options? Ireland has traditional foods, but also has many options that you are familiar with, such as burgers, veggie burgers, pizza, etc. You will have no problem finding a variety of vegetarian foods, or other foods that you like.

Will my phone work in Ireland? There are many low-cost options for using your phone, and the coach that we will travel on has a USB port for charging at every seat. Most students use their free texting to communicate, but you can also use wifi options or even buy a low-cost sim card in Ireland. We usually send group texts so that we can keep in touch with each other.

Will I be able to explore on my own? What will the group be like? You are expected to stay with the group and attend all activities. You may explore local areas on your own during free time, but you are required to have a buddy (at least one other student) with you. Our tour is somewhat flexible, so we are able to include additional activities that are of interest to our student travelers when possible. Students are required to maintain a good camaraderie with the group and share enthusiasm for the activities. You are representing our university and country, so untoward behavior is not allowed. Our group will have a lot of fun exploring the rich culture of Ireland together!

Survey of International Music Therapy and Music Teaching Practices in Thailand

* Restricted to music therapy and music education students

Welcome to Survey of International Music Therapy and Music Teaching Practices. This course is designed to provide you with opportunities to explore international clinical music therapy and music teaching practices, with a focus on Thailand, including an exploration of Thai music and culture. Based at the Mahidol University College of Music (one of the top 50 music schools in the world), you will be engaging with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds and needs in a variety of clinical and education settings. We will also explore principles of cultural humility and examine cross-cultural differences as related to referral, service delivery, and clinical outcomes of clients.

Travel dates: May 10-June 25, 2023

Course/s: MUS 4930: Special Topics in Music

Faculty Leaders: Kimberly Sena Moore and Dena Register

Program Fee:

$1721.50 (Tuition and course fees not included)

This program is being sponsored by the Music Therapy Endowment fund and the Bower Endowment Fund at approximately 3,000 dollars per student.

Application Deadline: November 10th (Application is now closed)

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Transportation arrangements: Because students may be coming from different locations, they will book their own air travel. Additionally, some students may wish to use airline rewards for booking their flight. Program faculty will provide students with flight information should they wish to travel with a faculty member. Upon arrival at the BKK airport, students will be met by Greenview Tours and a faculty member and transported to the accommodations at the university. In-country transportation for visiting clinical and education sites include, but are not limited to, university vans and local taxi. For local cultural excursions and in-country travel, Greenview Tours will arrange all ground and in-country air transportation.

What is included in the program fees?

The cost students pay for participating in this program

cover: (a) Local accommodations in Thailand for six weeks; (b) four cultural experiences in different parts of Thailand. This includes all in-country travel as well as meals and accommodations when traveling; (c) Meals on days we are traveling or having a group dinner; (d) Transportation in Bangkok related to observations and clinical sessions; (e) Fees to pay local supervisors and guest instructors; (f) Your health and emergency insurance; (g) Tips for guides and gifts for cultural counterparts; and (h) Travel costs for the two faculty leaders.

Not included in the program: Students will be responsible for purchasing air travel to and from Bangkok, all US transportation costs (e.g. to and from the airport), some meals and transportation, and other entertainment experiences on your own.

What are the accommodations? Students will be placed with one roommate in a dorm-style apartment on a road that borders Mahidol University. Room accommodations include two twin beds, two desks, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an en suite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Van shuttle to the College is provided. Accommodations during the cultural excursions are organized by Greenview Tours.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others? Yes, with one other individual. Single rooms are available with an upcharge.

Can I use my Financial Aid to cover the deposit?

If a student has a Financial Aid disbursement then yes, that charge is eligible to be paid by Financial Aid awards.

Comparative Healthcare Systems

Germany (Munich), Switzerland (Geneva and Interlaken), and France (Paris)

This study abroad experience will provide students with the opportunity to explore healthcare through a comparative lens, by comparing and contrasting European healthcare systems with the U.S. healthcare system. Students will visit three countries in Europe, Germany, Switzerland, and France, to explore the history of the development of healthcare, how the healthcare system has evolved over time, the role of government in healthcare, the relationship between culture and health, and the current trends and state of healthcare in each country. Students will be immersed in the different challenges and solutions to healthcare in Europe, including healthcare delivery, organization models, funding models, workforce issues, and outcomes. The in-depth view of European healthcare will be provided through discussion, guest lectures from healthcare professionals, and site visits to healthcare facilities in each country.

*Open to all majors, no prerequisites

Travel dates: May 17th, 2023 - May 30th, 2023

Course/s:

Summer A: HSA 3124 (undergraduate); HSA 6112 (graduate) - courses are for summer A and are taught during the trip.

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Lesley Clack

Program Fee: $3,379.95, does not include tuition (3 credits) or airfare

Application Deadline: November 30th (Applications are now closed)

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Proposed Itinerary

Transportation arrangements:

Students will secure their own flights from the US to Europe; Students will meet with program faculty at a designated place and time at the airport in Munich, Germany and the program provider will provide transportation to the first accommodation; The program provider will also provide transportation to the airport in Paris, France at the end of the trip. Students will travel back to the US on their own. All in-country transportation is provided via bus or train by the program provider.

What is included in the program fees?

The program fee covers all accommodations during the program, all breakfasts, wi-fi, all in-country transportation, and group lunches or dinners as noted on the itinerary.

What are the Accommodations?

Lodging will be provided by the program provider in hotels or hostels. Students will share rooms, 2 to 4 per room.

What other expenses are not included in program costs?

Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from Europe and for any meals not noted on the program itinerary.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?

Yes, ranging from 2-4

What meals are included in the trip and what meals do I have to pay for myself? ; Breakfasts and some other meals are included in the program as will be noted on the itinerary; other meals will be at the students’ own expense.

Comparative Healthcare Helipad tour — Comparative Healthcare Helipad Tour - Switzerland, Summer 22

Campeche,Mexico: Spring 2023

This course is a total language immersion with the history and culture woven into the experiences. Students who have successfully completed SPN 1120C or have scored the equivalent on the placement test are eligible to enroll. Each student is paired with a host family and they will Skype or WhatsApp with its members for the first seven weeks of the course so that everyone will feel comfortable upon arrival. Travel will take place during Spring Break: Sunday March 5, 2023 through Saturday, March 11, 2023, the students will have a one week homestay. Each student must have a valid passport.

Note*: Students will walk about five miles a day.

Travel dates: Sunday March 5, 2023 through Saturday, March 11, 2023

Course/s: Spring 2023: SPW 4930 Special Topics

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Joyce LaOrden and John Roger

Program Fee: $1,456.35 does not include semester tuition for 3 credits

Includes: Transportation, airfare, lodging, 3 meals per day

Application Deadline: October 3, 2022 (Application is now closed)

Service Learning: Students can earn up to 12 service learning hours.

*All applicants must submit an essay. See application for further details.

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Transportation arrangements: Group transportation to and from Miami International Airport will be provided by Dolphin Transport. Transportation from Merida airport will be accomplished by bus and taxis

What is included in the program fees?

The noon meals will be included in the price along with the excursions and materials needed for activities. The host families will provide breakfast and dinners.

What are the Accommodations?

Students will stay with a host family.

Can I use my Financial Aid to cover the deposit?

If a student has a Financial Aid disbursement then yes, that charge is eligible to be paid by Financial Aid awards.

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in South Africa

This program will introduce students to wildlife poaching and trafficking in southern Africa, and the significant effort of rehabilitating injured animals so they can be reintroduced to the wild. Elephant and rhinoceros species will be utilized as case examples of how complex wildlife management can be. Students will visit several rehabilitation centers where they will get hands-on experience working alongside veterinary staff to provide the necessary care for animals injured by illegal poaching methods. Through discussions and hands-on experiences, students will learn the (1) major threats of wildlife in Africa, (2) unique management strategies attempting to protect wildlife, and (3) methods used for rehabilitation and recovery of animal health.

Dates: 15 May 2023 – 29 May 2023

Course/s:

Spring 2023: BSC 4933 Current Topics in Wildlife Management and

Summer C 2023: BSC 4930 Special Topics in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in South Africa

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Phil Allman

Program Fee: $7,136.50 (Tuition and course fees not included)

Application Deadline: (Application is now closed)

*All applicants must submit an essay. See application for further details.

*An interview will be required prior to final selection.

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Prerequisites: Gen Bio 1 and Gen Bio 2

Service Learning: The program will attempt to organize service-learning activities in Southwest Florida and also while in South Africa. The activities will be associated with volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation facilities and sanctuaries in the area.

Transportation arrangements: The program will begin at RSW airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Students will arrange for their own transport to the airport, and arrange for transport from the airport upon return. RAE Safaris will make all arraignments for domestic transportation.

What is included in the program fees?

Airfare, all accommodations, breakfasts, dinners, all fuel, tolls, conservation fees, private guides, transport and special use of safari vehicles, all entry fees

Not included in the program: Lunches, travel insurance, personal expenses

What are the Accommodations?Double occupancy in safari-style lodges and resorts that will provide air condition/heat and hot water.
Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?Double occupancy

Can I use my Financial Aid to cover the deposit?

If a student has a Financial Aid disbursement then yes, that charge is eligible to be paid by Financial Aid awards.

Chamber Choir Performance Tour - Spain / France

*restricted to Chamber Choir students

This program is a performance based journey that will begin in Barcelona, Spain and end in Nice, France and include stops and excursions to Monserrat, Perignon, Pont du Gard, Arles and Aix-en-Provence. Although the focus will be on student performances, the program will also include many site visits and cultural activities along the way. Applicants must be in the FGCU Chamber Choir to be eligible.

Dates: March 2, 2023 - March 11th, 2023

Course/s: MUN3340

Faculty Leaders: Trent Brown and Jeannie Darnell

Program Fee: $2800 - $3200 (does not include course tuition, 1 credit)

Application Deadline: Closed

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Transportation arrangements: All international flights and local transportation will be arranged by Music Celebrations International, Inc. Ground transportation from the FGCU campus to the departure airport will be arranged by FGCU.

What is included in the program fees?

All transportation, meals and accommodation are included.

Not included in the program: Tuition for 1 credit is not included in the program fee. All personal items not included in the group itinerary are the students' responsibility.

What are the Accommodations?

Hotels

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?

Double occupancy and same gender room sharing.

Can I use my Financial Aid to cover the deposit?

If a student has a Financial Aid disbursement then yes, that charge is eligible to be paid by Financial Aid awards.

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2022 Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad in Business - Bolivia
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Study Abroad in Business - Bolivia

The course will provide students with an international study field experience in Bolivia. Students will study and experience the institutional environment of Latin America in general, and Bolivia in particular, and its implications for the global competitiveness of the local economy and its indigenous firms as well as US firms expanding to and operating in Latin America and Bolivia. Emphasis will be placed on the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, historical, geographic and ecological factors in Latin America and Bolivia and implications for global business.

Dates: May 6th, 2022 - May 16th, 2022

Course/s: GEB 3956 – Study Abroad in Business - Bolivia or MAN 6930 Seminar in Management

Faculty Leaders: Daniel Rottig and Manual G. Olave

Program Fee: $1690 (does not include course tuition, 3 credits)

Application Deadline: March 25th

Application Closed

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Transportation arrangements: International flights from Miami to Bolivia (Cochabamba, where the program begins on May 7^th) and back from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (where the program ends on May 15th) will be the responsibility of the program participants and not organized by FGCU. Currently, the total costs for these international flights with BOA, the Bolivian National Airline, are around $525. Participants who choose not to travel by themselves will be given an option to travel in a group led by a faculty leader, but will be responsible for purchasing the same flights as the respective leader.

What is included in the program fees?

All hotel nights during the program in 3 cities which include breakfast, domestic flights, local transportation, all cultural and business visit charges, all program fees at the local university and most meals (lunches and dinners)

Not included in the program: Student participants are responsible for their own international flight arrangements (see ‘Transportation Arrangements’ above) and related expenses (including international airfare, ground transportation to and from the airport in the US) Students will be responsible for a fee to obtain a Visa to enter Bolivia, if applicable depending on the participant’s country of citizenship, the fee for US citizens is $160. Students are also responsible for any non-program related expenses, incidentals and some meals.

What are the Accommodations?

4 or 5 star hotels in Cochabamba, Tarija and Santa Cruz de la Sierra organized by our partner university, UPB.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?

Double occupancy and same gender gender room sharing.
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Experience Italian Hospitality, Regional features, and Gastronomy
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Experience Italian Hospitality, Regional features, and Gastronomy

The course is a unique combination of coursework and international travel that immerses students in a variety of Italian hospitality operations found in the Tuscany region, which are essential to resort and hospitality management. An appreciation for diverse amenities, as well as, agri-touristic opportunities in local food specialties, cheese and wine production with learning activities from local experts, gaining a better understanding of local, regional and seasonal impacts is invaluable to students seeking to become premier hospitality management professionals.

Dates: May 15th, 2022 - May 29th, 2022

Course/s: HFT 4955 – RHM Study Abroad

Faculty Leaders: James Fraser, Dr. Catherine Curtis

Program Fee: $4300 - $4800 (range depends on airfare estimates)

Application Deadline: January 31st

Application Closed

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3 & 4 Star Accommodations, 5 Star Hotel & Spa Tours and Treatment Options, 2 nights in Chianti Winery Villa, 2 nights in Olive Mill Villa, Artisan Bread Demonstration and Tasting, Olive Oil, Pasta, Cheese, and Sausage Making, Wine Tours and Tastings, Group Dinners Including Dinner at Michelin Star Rated Restaurant, Beach Day, Shopping, and Night Life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the program fees?

Airfare, hotels, ground transportation, all breakfasts, some dinners, all events and activities. Excludes: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, and Lunches

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others?

Yes based on Double Occupancy, Some accommodations share up to 4 people. Single rooms available for additional cost.

Will I have to share bathroom facilities? If so, with how many others? yes

What meals are included in the trip and what meals do I have to pay for myself?

All breakfast, one lunch, some Dinners outlined in itinerary and syllabus. Suggested meal allowance of $10 per day for supplemental meals.
Tuscany, Italy
German, History and Culture in Salzburg
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German, History and Culture in Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

Students will live in Salzburg, Austria for 3 weeks, studying German language and German/Austrian history and culture. In addition to experiencing local cultural, historical, and natural attractions, students will partake in excursions to other locations, including Vienna and Munich.

Dates: July 1st, 2022 - August 4th. 2022

Courses: GER 1952 German Study Abroad

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Tom Stefaniuk

Program fees: $2300, does not include tuition for 1 course (3 credits), does not include airfare

Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2022

Application Closed

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Program Costs

What expenses are included in the program costs? All program-related accommodation, all program-related travel in Austria/Germany, fee for the German language course at University of Salzburg, 2-3 group meals

What other expenses are not included in program costs? Airfare, food costs, personal costs, FGCU tuition

Language Requirements

Are there any language requirements to participate on this program? No

Will the program include opportunities to learn the local language? Yes

Accommodations and Meals

What are the accommodations? Dorm style rooms at St Sebastian guesthouse in the old city of Salzburg (https://www.st-sebastian-salzburg.at/en/gaestehaus/guesthouse )

What meals are included in the trip and what meals do I have to pay for myself?2-3 group meals are included in the fee, all other food costs are your responsibility

Describe arrangements (ground transportation/flights) that will be made for travel from FGCU to the program site and back: Students will be responsible to traveling to Salzburg (or Munich) on their own. I will pick them up from the airport.

Describe arrangements that will be made for in-country transportation: We will travel by train for long distance travel and by bus for local travel.

Describe arrangements that will be made for lodging and meals for the duration of the program: Student accommodation will be in dormitory style housing in the old part of Salzburg (St Sebastian guesthouse: https://www.st-sebastian-salzburg.at/en/gaestehaus/guesthouse )

List and briefly describe the program’s relationship with any other third party vendors, contacts, universities, and/or organizations: This would be a collaboration with the BGSU (Bowling Green State University) summer program in Salzburg (affiliated with their year abroad in Salzburg program: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/world-languages-and-cultures/languages/german/study-abroad-salzburg.html ) FGCU students will take German language classes at the University of Salzburg and will take a history/culture course with FGCU faculty (Stefaniuk).
Austria
Comparative Healthcare Systems
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Comparative Healthcare Systems

Italy (Florence and Rome) and Switzerland (Geneva and Interlaken)

This study abroad experience will provide students with the opportunity to explore healthcare through a comparative lens, by comparing and contrasting European healthcare systems with the U.S. healthcare system. Students will visit two countries in Europe, Switzerland and Italy, to explore the history of the development of healthcare, how the healthcare system has evolved over time, the role of government in healthcare, the relationship between culture and health, and the current trends and state of healthcare in each country. Students will be immersed in the different challenges and solutions to healthcare in Europe, including healthcare delivery, organization models, funding models, workforce issues, and outcomes. The in-depth view of European healthcare will be provided through classroom discussion, guest lectures from healthcare professionals, and site visits to healthcare facilities in each country.

*Open to all majors, no prerequisites

Dates: May 18th, 2022 - June 1st, 2022

Courses: HSA 3124 Comparative Health Services Delivery System

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Lesley Clack and Professor Joan Faris

Program fees: $3386, does not include tuition (3 credits)

Application Deadline: November 15th

Application Closed

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This study abroad experience will provide students with the opportunity to explore healthcare through a comparative lens, by comparing and contrasting European healthcare systems with the U.S. healthcare system. Students will visit two countries in Europe, Switzerland and Italy, to explore the history of the development of healthcare, how the healthcare system has evolved over time, the role of government in healthcare, the relationship between culture and health, and the current trends and state of healthcare in each country. Students will be immersed in the different challenges and solutions to healthcare in Europe, including healthcare delivery, organization models, funding models, workforce issues, and outcomes. The in-depth view of European healthcare will be provided through classroom discussion, guest lectures from healthcare professionals, and site visits to healthcare facilities in each country.

Students will secure their own flights from the US to Europe; Students will meet with program faculty at a designated place and time at the airport in Geneva, Switzerland and the program provider will provide transportation to the first accommodation; The program provider will also provide transportation to the airport in Rome, Italy at the end of the trip. Students will travel back to the US on their own. All in-country transportation is provided via Coach buses by the program provider. Lodging will be provided by the program provider in hotels or hostels; Breakfasts and some other meals are included in the program as will be noted on the itinerary; other meals will be at the students’ own expense.

Sample Itinerary

What expenses are included in the program costs? The program fee covers all accommodations during the program, all breakfasts, wi-fi, all in-country transportation, and group lunches or dinners as noted on the itinerary.

What other expenses are not included in program costs? Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from Europe and for any meals not noted on the program itinerary.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others? Yes, students will share rooms, 2 to 4 per room.
Comparative Healthcare Systems Program student in the Swiss Alps
Life in Peru
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Life in Peru

Iquitos, Amazon, Lima and Cuzco

This interdisciplinary program focuses on the theme of “life” to include both human and non-human consideration with a particular emphasis in the Peruvian Amazon. A little more than half the trip will be based in Iquitos, Peru and at field stations in the Amazon rainforest, where students will examine the interconnection between the biology, culture, and healthcare of tropical Peru.

Dates: May 12th, 2022 - June 4th, 2022 (tentative)

Courses: Honors IDS 3920: University Colloquium, Honors IDH 3930: Life in Peru

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Charles (BillY) Gunnels, Jessica Marcolini and Dr. Clay Motley

Program fees: $3590, does not include tuition (3 or 6 credits)

Application Deadline: November 1st, 2021

Application Closed

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In partnership with Project Amazonas, a nonprofit NGO focusing on health and conservation in the Amazon, we will travel down the Amazon by boat and visit numerous field research stations and rural settlements. Students will be introduced to major ecological, medical, and cultural issues facing the Amazon, which is one of the most biologically and culturally diverse areas of the world. Students will also gain the background and skills to pilot preliminary research and/or service-learning projects and will be encouraged to consider how to develop and expand on these projects in this region in future semesters. The remainder of the trip will be split between coastal Peru and the Peruvian highlands. The class will start in and around Lima, where students will visit archeological sites, such as the Norte Chico complex, fog forests, and colonial district in Lima. The trip will conclude in the Peruvian highlands, where students will visit Cuzco, Machu Pichu, and cloud forests. Ultimately, the class will help students compare and contrast human and non-human experiences across of the incredibly diverse environments and communities that make up Peru.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the program fees? Round trip airfare, all required in country transportation, all lodging, costs of all program activity admission, approximately half of all meals and more...

Is Spanish required to participate? No.

Will the program include opportunities to learn the language? Yes. There will be many opportunities to to learn and or improve Spanish skills.

What are the accommodations? Clean and safe hotels while in Iquitos, Lima and Cusco. Much of the program will be located in the Amazon Basin at the Project Amazonas Field Stations. The field stations are "camp style" lodging with multiple beds per lodge and a communal dining and living area. These lodgings are frequently used to host international student groups.

Are the rooms air-conditioned? There is no air conditioning at the Project Amazonas, Willingness to be acclimatized to an equatorial rain forest environment is essential to success in this program.

Will I have to share a room? If so, with how many others? Yes, in the cities student rooms will hold 2 to 4 students each. In the field stations, 3 to 8 students will bunk in the same camp style housing.

What meals are included? All meals are provided while at the Amazon field stations. While in Iquitos, Lima and Cusco students must purchase their own meals, although breakfast is normally provided at the hotels. *Special diets can be accommodated.
FGCU Life in Peru Program 2019