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SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland: Global Health & Dev. Policy

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On Switzerland: Global Health and Development Policy, learn about global health and comparative public health systems within the framework of international and sustainable development, humanitarian action, human rights, and social justice, and compare the distinct public health systems of Switzerland and Morocco. Geneva is the world capital of public health and sustainable development organizat...

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Program Highlights

Have on-site briefings with experts at WHO, Médecins Sans Frontières, and other IGOs and NGOs.

Explore Switzerland with a travel pass offering free public transportation.

Rapidly improve your French language skills through intensive instruction.

Enjoy eight days in Morocco examining health systems and development up close.

Experience Morocco’s world-famous cuisine and hospitality, and cultural diversity including the country’s francophone environment.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Marrakech, Morocco
  • Bern, Switzerland
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024Terms Available:
  • Spring
  • Fall
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conflict Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • French
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Marketing & Digital MediaInnovation in Marketing & Digital Media Winner 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.15

Total Reviews

2

Disorganized, but built for the independent

by: Hannah - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland: Global Health & Dev. Policy
6

Overall, I felt the academic director was a bit disorganized. I did not feel he understood the students' needs and concerns, and therefor could not successfully address them. I did not like how all of the courses were taught by guest lecturers. It felt all over the place and I did not feel I took cohesive courses. However, I appreciated the access the program gave me to the major health organizations in Geneva. My favorite part of the program was the ISP. I loved being able to independently rese...

do your own research project.

by: Rachel - SwitzerlandProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland: Global Health & Dev. Policy
7

Very good if you are interested in public health and motivated to do your own research project (ISP). Geneva is very central, easy to travel. Expensive city to live in and not much of a party atmosphere.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Marrakech , Morocco
  • Bern , Switzerland

Types & Subjects

  • Conflict Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Foreign Language

Availability

Years Offered: 2024

Terms Available:
  • Spring
  • Fall

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accomodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Other

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