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Short-Term Travel Study Opportunities

Each year, Saint Xavier University and the Center for International Education sponsor a variety of faculty-led travel study programs in which a short-term (one to two weeks) international study trip to one or more locations is an integral part of a SXU course. These programs are very affordable and less time-consuming for students with jobs or family responsibilities. Graduate and undergraduate students at SXU have studied and traveled to China, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, Mexico and Poland. Students who have taken part in an international study trip have this experience noted on their transcripts. Students are required to meet as a class three to four times before the trip.

SXU students eligible for financial aid might be able to apply some of their awards towards short term travel study programs.

View a list of past faculty-led international study programs (PDF). For more information about upcoming international study programs, contact the CIE Office.

SXU faculty members who are interested in developing an international study program are welcome and encouraged to contact Dr. Chris Clott for more information.

Important note to students: Some faculty-led travel/study courses may only be offered on a one-time basis.

Short-term travel/study courses

Spring 2008

In chronological order:

Nursing - Special Topics: Exploring International Health Care Policy in the Delivery of Health Care to Infants and Children in a Developing Country: Study Abroad in Turkey

(Cross listed with Middle East Studies)
The course will examine health care in Turkey through travel to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and the historic sites of Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pergamom. 

Taught by Dr. Evelyn Norton and Dr. Zepure Boyadjian-Samawi
May 16-26 
Approximate cost: $2000

Nursing - Special Topics: Health Care Issues in Ireland

The course will see private health care in visits to Dublin, Galway and Connemara among other places with visits to Ashford Castle and Kylemore Abby as well. 

Taught by Dr. Suzanne Kimble
May 18-28
Approximate cost: $2675

Nursing - Special Topics: Health Care Issues in Croatia

The course will explore health care in Croatia through visits in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik.  Visits to scenic parks and Medugorje religious shrine are planned as well. 

Taught by Charlene Bermele and Dr. Carol Kostovich
May 19-28
Approximate cost: $2500

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