NOTE: SIT will make every effort to maintain its programs as described. To respond to emergent situations, like COVID-19, SIT may have to modify programs. Visit the SIT website for more details.
Learn about global health and comparative public health systems within the framework of international and sustainable development, humanitarian action, human rights, and social justice, and compare the distinct public health systems of Switzerland and Morocco.
WHY STUDY HEALTH IN SWITZERLAND?
Geneva is the world capital of public health and sustainable development organizations, making it the ideal place to study global health and development policy. Meet with experts for briefings and lectures at the World Health Organization (WHO), International Committee of the Red Cross, and UNAIDS, among others. An eight-day excursion to Morocco, including the modern capital Rabat and a rural area, allows you to compare and contrast public health systems in two countries and contextualize the impact of development on health.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Have onsite briefings with experts at WHO, Médecins Sans Frontières and other IGOs and NGOs.
- Explore Switzerland with a travel pass offering free public transportation.
- Rapidly improve your French language skills through intensive instruction.
- Enjoy eight days in Morocco examining health systems and development up close.
PREREQUISITES
Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in development studies; public health; or the social, economic, and political sciences, as assessed by SIT. No previous background in French is required. Students with a background in French will have multiple opportunities to practice their French language skills.
Please visit the
SIT Study Abroad website for details on the
program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.
KEY TOPICS OF STUDY
- Health security and international health regulations
- Links between health, human rights, the environment, and development
- Understanding vulnerable groups, such as migrants and refugees
- Healthcare interventions in complex emergencies
MONEY MATTERS
Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor.
SIT tuition and room and board fees include the following:
- All educational costs, including educational excursions
- All accommodations and meals for the full program duration
- Transportation to and from the airport, and on all educational excursions
- Health and accident insurance
SCHOLARSHIPS
- SIT awards nearly $1.6 million in scholarships and grants annually.
- All scholarships and grants are need-based.
- Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000 for semester programs.
- Contact the financial aid and/or study abroad office(s) at your college or university to learn if your school’s scholarships and grants and federal and state aid programs can be applied to an SIT Study Abroad program.
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Study Abroad this January in Granada
Why Granada?
Granada has cast its spell on travelers for centuries. The last
stronghold of Medieval Islam in Europe, the pride of Renaissance kings,
the inspiration source for the romantic mind, is now a city with a
vibrant university life adorned with monuments and a natural
surrounding of incomparable beauty. Study abroad in Granada--the
cultural and academic capital of Andalusia, one of the most attractive
regions in Europe, where a great diversity of landscapes blends with a
rich history and a passion for its traditions.
The IES Abroad Granada January Term Program
Students will explore the artistic, historic, and religious
developments in southern Spain and how they directly influenced the
development of Moroccan culture. Extensive field study throughout
Andalusia – the southern part of Spain – and a six-day field trip to
Morocco will provide students with a first-hand understanding of the
Christian, Jewish, and Islamic influences in the regions. Program Details - Study Granada and Morocco through field study trips to destinations such as Cordoba, Fez, and Rabat.
- Experience Spanish culture by living in a homestay.
More Details
Visit www.IESabroad.org for complete program details including pricing, program dates, and complete course syllabi. About IES Abroad
One
of the nation's oldest, largest, and most reputable study abroad
providers, IES Abroad is a growing Chicago-based, not-for-profit
organization that enrolls more than 5,000 students annually.
With
more than 90 programs in 34 cities, IES Abroad is dedicated to
broadening our global reach and continuing our commitment to offering
students outstanding academic options coupled with every-day
opportunities for cultural immersion.
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