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Global Healthcare Challenges
STATUS - NOT accepting applications 2025
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College: |
College of Arts and Sciences |
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| Department: | Chemistry and Physics | |
| Faculty Director: | Dr. Eric Glendening | |
| Co-leader: | Dr. Cody Hanson | |
| Travel Dates: | December 29th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025 | |
| Program Title: | GH 301 Global Healthcare Challenges | |
| Enroll in: | GH 301 Global Healthcare Challenges | |
| Location: | Ecuador | |
| Estimated Cost per Student: | $3100 | |
| Program Description: | Learn about healthcare disparities in a developing country and participate in a medical service trip to Ecuador. This service-learning course is affiliated with Timmy Global Health (TGH), a non-profit foundation in Indianapolis, and the ISU student chapter of that organization. Students will travel to Ecuador for fifteen days from December 29th, 2024- January 12th, 2025 on a TGH-supported service trip. The course prepares students for the trip by providing a general understanding of the people, history, language, and culture of Ecuador, and exploring the effectiveness of service trips and international volunteerism. |
