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Study Abroad Winter 2009

Study Abroad Winter 2009. Join Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences in New Zealand. Faculty Directors. Mr. John Schuster Dr. Steve Goodwin Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition. Course Offerings. BHAN 336: International Community Health (3 credits ) Service learning component

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Study Abroad Winter 2009

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  1. Study Abroad Winter 2009 Join Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences in New Zealand

  2. Faculty Directors • Mr. John Schuster • Dr. Steve Goodwin • Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition

  3. Course Offerings • BHAN 336: International Community Health (3 credits) • Service learning component • BHAN 236: Global Health and Physical Activity (3 credits)

  4. International Community Health • The emphasis will be the examination of various community health initiatives in New Zealand. • Students will have the opportunity to observe community health initiatives in action, and compare and contrast those initiatives to those in the United States. • Students will gain hands-on experience and will visit community health organizations. • Finally, students will investigate which of these initiatives, if any, could be used to strengthen programs in the United States

  5. International Community Health • Students will write a couple of papers related to community health initiatives • Students will complete some volunteer hours with a local community health organization • Classroom discussion will be emphasized

  6. BHAN 236: Global Health and Physical Activity • Students will write a paper examining the role physical activity and health play in the lives of Kiwis. • Classroom time will primarily focus on discussions from your experiences and research

  7. Program Itinerary - tentative • We will begin our trip in Christchurch where we will stay for about 3 weeks.

  8. Christchurch • We will be staying at Lincoln University

  9. Sports • Rugby • Soccer • Cricket – the National Training Center • Golf

  10. Activities • Netball

  11. Activities • Learn to surf

  12. Activities • Sea kayaking

  13. Activities • Maori

  14. Activities • Hiking – 3-day backpacking trip Going from sea level to 5,000 feet

  15. Activities • Glacier

  16. Activities • Whale watch

  17. Activities • Swim with the dolphins

  18. Activities • Sledging/River Surfing

  19. Activities • Whitewater rafting

  20. Activities • zorbing

  21. Activities - White Island

  22. Activities • Blackwater rafting

  23. What will it cost? • Fees include all excursions, flights, lodging, many meals • Estimated costs at $6000-$6500 per student, plus tuition • Spending money – don’t forget your spending money!

  24. IGS Scholarships • All applicants will automatically be considered for both a need-based and a merit based IGS scholarship. • Results will be announced shortly after the application deadline & before you must commit. • http://www.udel.edu/global/studyabroad/information/scholarships.html

  25. Expectations • Students will conduct themselves as adults at all times and be good representatives of UD and the US • You are earning 6 credits and you will do 6 credits worth of work

  26. Expectations • Anyone showing up with alcohol on their breath for any of the classes will be sent home at your cost • You will be on time for all scheduled classes and departures

  27. Deadlines • WE will close early! The application deadline is being set for April 19th.

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