Study Abroad
 Study Tour in Foods and Nutrition: Food in Culture & Health - Mexico
Description of program:
A unique travel opportunity for anyone majoring in dietetics, nutrition science, public health, health promotion and behavior or anyone interested in health and well-being. The University of Veracruz in Xalapa will collaborate with UGA faculty to provide the instructional and school-based components of the program. The course covers topics related to foods, health care, and cultural awareness in the relationship between patients and health provider in existing hospitals or health facilities in Xalapa.
While studying in Xalapa, students will:
- Have day-to-day interaction with health provider and patients in the local hospital
- Have the opportunity to improve their conversational Spanish by living with a local family during their stay
Application Deadline: Application and $500 deposit due by February 1, 2011 by 3:00 p.m. for early acceptance (Checks and money orders only--checks made out to UGA-Xalapa Study Abroad) to Student Services room 112 Dawson OR Silvia Giraudo in room 714 Boyd Graduate Studies
Approximate Cost: $3,125 - This includes airfare, excursions to archeological areas and Golf of Mexico coast as well as a three weeks home stay with a local family, museum entry fees etc. (the program fee does NOT include tuition or any fees associated with tuition)
Dates Offered: June 7- June 29, 2011
Courses Offered: FDNS5710, FDNS3010
Spaces Available For 2011: 10
Information Session Dates/Location: November 10, 2010 4:30 room 208 Dawson
For more information please contact Dr. Giraudo in 714 Boyd.
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