Why should I be interested in Education Abroad?

Education Abroad can help you:

  • Globalize your world view
  • Expand your problem-solving skills and intercultural understanding
  • Prepare you to work in an increasingly diverse and international workplace
  • Enhance your sense of independence and adaptability
  • Gain new insight into the world and yourself
CONTACTS
Department
Hartley Feld
Chair of Global Health, College of Nursing
hartley.feld@uky.edu
Education Abroad Advisor
Allison Peoples
EA Advisor
allison.peoples@uky.edu

What is a Major Advising Page?

Major Advising Pages (MAP) feature education abroad programs that your department thinks are most appropriate for this discipline. Participating in a program featured on this MAP will allow you to complete coursework for your major/minor that has already been approved to transfer.

How do I use this MAP?

Use this MAP to identify programs of interest to you that offer coursework that might fulfill some of your degree requirements or compliment your studies at UK.

Ready to get Started?

As you evaluate the programs on this MAP, consider these important questions.

  • Do you want to complete courses abroad, or prefer completing a research project or internship?
  • Do you want to learn a language or improve your foreign language skills?
  • Would you like to study abroad for a semester, academic year, or a shorter amount of time like a summer or winter?
  • Do you want to study abroad with UK Students, or would you prefer to study alongside local students or other international students?

Highlighted Programs

Faculty-Directed

Through this course, students will learn how well-being, health and longevity stems from lifestyle and choices made along the life course. The Greek island of Ikaria was selected as the destination for this course because it is one of five areas designated as a “Blue Zone”, which is a place where people reach age 100 at rates up to 10 times greater than in the United States. The longevity of Ikarians is due in large part to their lifestyle, which centers around family, social connections, nutrition, physical activity, spirituality and sense of purpose. Students will acquire unique insights regarding the Ikarian lifestyle through professional presentations, observation and dialogue with Ikarian residents. Outside of the scope of coursework, students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. The travel component will also include three nights/2 days in Athens, Greece. This class meets 9 times throughout the spring semester and travels for 12 days in May, immediately following graduation. Graduate students and graduating seniors can participate. This program is offered every even Spring Semester. Please contact Amy Kostelic (amy.hosier@uky.edu) with any questions.
Term: Spring Embedded
Language: English
Through this course, students will learn how well-being, health and longevity stems from lifestyle and choices along the life course. The Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica was selected as the destination for this course because it is one of five areas designated as a “Blue Zone”, which is a place where people reach age 100 at rates up to 10 times greater than in the United States. The health and longevity of Ticos is due in large part to their lifestyle, which centers around family, social connections, nutrition, physical activity, sunshine, and sense of purpose. Students will acquire unique insights regarding the “pura vida” lifestyle through professional presentations, observation and dialogue with Costa Rican residents. Outside of the scope of coursework, students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of environmental, historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. The travel component will also include overnights in LaFortuna near the Arenal Volcano National Park and in San Jose. There are no pre-requisites. Graduate students AND graduating seniors can participate.
Term: Winter
Language: English
Students will learn how Sweden is home to some of the healthiest and happiest people in the world. Stockholm was selected as the destination for this course because it is a popular place to examine "lagom", the Swedish philosophy for maintaining a balanced, happy life. Lagom is influenced by work-life balance, community, diet and exercise, nature, respect for self and others, green living, and amazing healthcare. Unique insights about Swedish health and well-being from birth to death will be acquired through hands-on activities, tours, observation, and dialogue with health care professionals. Beyond core coursework, students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. Students will also participate in day trips to the cities of Uppsala and Täby. This class meets 9 times throughout the spring semester and travels for 12 days in May, immediately following graduation. Graduate students and graduating seniors can participate. This program is offered every odd Spring Semester. Please contact Amy Kostelic (amy.hosier@uky.edu) with any questions.
Term: Spring
Language: English

Partner

Summer in Scandinavia (DIS)

Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden

Choose from three-, four-, or seven-week sessions, or combine sessions to stay six, seven…up to 10 weeks. You can earn up to 12 credits over your summer. The DIS summer calendar makes it easy to mix and match sessions and stay for just the amount of time that is right for you! Available courses include Drug Development, Human Health & Disease: A Clinical Approach, Sports Medicine: Performance & Fatigue, Health Delivery & Prioritization in Europe, and more.
Term: Summer
Language: English
The University of Nicosia is the largest research university in southern Europe that teaches in English, and offers a broad range of degree programs in the humanities, sciences, business, medicine, law, engineering and nursing. Spend a semester by the beach studying Nursing, Comparative Management and Delivery of Care. Looking to spend a summer abroad instead? Summer programs includes courses in Health Management, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Term: Fall , Spring , Summer
Language: English
The capital of the Tuscany region of Italy, home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art, architecture, and Michelangelo’s David, Florence is one of the top destinations for study abroad! Explore the variety of coursework offered at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici. LdM is one of Italy’s most established international higher education institutions, located 3 minutes away from the Florence city center.
Term: Fall , Spring , Summer
Language: English

Organization

Shoulder to Shoulder Global (STSG) is a UK Global Health Initiatives organization that integrates academic and community partners to improve the health and well-being of an underserved community in Santo Domingo, Ecuador. Students, faculty, staff and community members can participate in this transformative, education experience by joining one of the brigades.
Term: Spring , Summer
Language: English, Spanish