Description

This program, developed for Pre-Medical, Medical, Nursing, and Spanish majors with an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish, seeks to improve students' language skills for better communication with Spanish-speaking patients in the US.

Students will attend Spanish grammar courses and Medical Spanish courses with a strong emphasis on the vocabulary and syntax necessary for successful interaction with an increasing Hispanic patient population.

This exciting program also allows students to become involved in volunteer opportunities in the health care sector in Mexico. For instance, some students may get the chance to interact with patients at the CRIT, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center for children.

Note: Clinical hands-on experience is not available as part of this program.

Highlights

- A high quality academic curriculum
- The opportunity to improve your medical Spanish conversational skills
- A summer in a modern city with old-time charm
- The opportunity to volunteer in Mexico's developing health care sector
- Clinical observation opportunities
- Strong local support
- Earn 4 credits toward your degree
- Inclusive fees and great program value

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please check our website for up-to-date program fees and costs.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Disciplinary Clearance Form

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement

To prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence - anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded

1981