Study abroad/study away programs provide opportunities for students to be challenged by learning in social and cultural environments very different from those in which they grew up and traditionally study.
October 26–November 2, 2019 This eight-day program will allow students to experience Havana, Cuba. Nursing students will be immersed in Cuban culture and the healthcare system. You will visit a number of healthcare facilities and attend guest lectures on the local health system, challenges and solutions in healthcare and healthcare delivery, as well as health promotion.
March 6–15, 2020 An eight-day excursion that allows students to experience service-learning by visiting the remote village of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. Students will be able to make lesson plans, teach English to elementary students in their home schools, and/or participate in a sustainable agricultural project. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the culture of the region and interact with the Dominican citizens.
March 6–13, 2020 Students will stroll through untouched national parks and experience adventures in the country’s biggest cities. The experience is an eight-day program spending time in ancient ruins and among modern locals. Travel in a train that cuts through the mountains and on vibrantly colored buses to discover four major cities, two provinces, and one Incan ruin.
Penn State Altoona offers numerous education abroad opportunities throughout the academic year, many of which occur annually. Check out some of our previous programs below.
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