Program Overview

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Join us on an enriching journey to Italy, where you will gain firsthand experience in understanding how different cultures approach health and wellness. Based in the iconic city of Venice, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Venetian life while exploring the complexities of global health through a culturally proficient lens. You'll travel by train through a series of day trips to four neighboring cities to witness the diverse ways social determinants shape health outcomes. Between these insightful excursions, you'll have plenty of free time to explore art, culture, history, and opportunities for free time. This trip offers a unique opportunity to deepen your global health perspective, focusing on real-world healthcare challenges and how cultural practices influence well-being. Venice's blend of historical and modern healthcare practices is the perfect backdrop for this transformative learning experience.   

This program is not associated with a spring 2025 course.  As such, graduating seniors are not eligible to participate in this travel program unless you will be enrolled in summer 2025 courses to complete your degree or are enrolled to return as a graduate student in fall 2025.  Furthermore, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. 
 
This program will be capped at 20 student participants. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first come-first serve basis. 
 
Further information is available from the faculty program leaders noted below as well as the Office for Global Engagement which is located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C. 

Faculty Leader Information

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Dr. Alessia Zanin-Yost 
Bailey Library 
206 Bailey Library 
alessia.zanin-yost@sru.edu 
 
Dr. Adaeze Aroh 
Public Health Sciences 
121 Dinger Building 
adaeze.aroh@sru.edu 

Program Timeline

 

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Costs

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A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 is due at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee covering currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees. 

This program is not associated with a spring 2024 course.  As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. Graduating seniors are not eligible for this program unless they will be enrolled in summer courses to complete their degree or an SRU graduate program in the fall. 

Estimated Costs: $2265.00 (estimated-final price will be confirmed at the time of billing)
Cost includes:

• International airfare
• Most program activities/site visits and excursions
• Shared accommodations in a hostel in multi bedded rooms (6-7 students per room)
• Most breakfasts in country except on flight travel days
• In-country transportation to program sponsored excursions

Not included in the program cost above:

• Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 per week of travel
• Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
• Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $700.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
• Vaccine/Health related expenses 

Health and Safety

For general safety and security information for students abroad visit U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country, click here.