Education Abroad through the College of Nursing
Students have the opportunity to study abroad through programs offered by the College of Nursing and related disciplines. Due to the sequential nature of the Nursing curriculum, students who wish to stay “on time” with their program may study abroad only during the summer or semester breaks, or with an embedded program of shorter duration. There are numerous ways to complete a study abroad experience.
- An embedded program is a course taken at a Penn State campus that includes an international, credit-bearing travel component. The embedded programs described below are examples of programs currently or previously offered through Penn State. Program availability varies from year to year. Students may earn credit for participation in some of the programs. In the rare event that programs are oversubscribed, students are selected by lottery. Costs range from $1,500-$8,000 depending upon destination, credits allotted, and duration of the program.
- Students can consider joining the Penn State chapter of Global Brigades, the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Global Brigades offers Medical, Public Health, and other chapters that are relevant for Nursing students. Trips are offered all over the world and can focus on water, the environment, nutrition, education, or health care. For more details, visit http://www.psugmb.org/
- Other summer international experiences can be arranged through Global Penn State. More information can be found at https://global.psu.edu/students
NOTE: Students who pursue abroad experiences during the full fall or spring semesters will find themselves a year behind in the curriculum.
For additional information on College of Nursing travel opportunities, contact Darlene Clark (dac128@psu.edu), Global Studies coordinator for the College of Nursing.
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