Students immerse themselves in the cuisine, language, and cultural traditions of the destination country, all while exploring critical global health issues and deepening their understanding of international health care systems. Through a combination of organized activities and free time for independent exploration, they will sharpen their problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Where can I study abroad?
The College of Nursing’s Global Education Program will offer its next education abroad opportunity in Paris, December 2025.
This trip is associated with the 1 credit course NURS 590 - Special Topics in French Culture and Healthcare during the Fall 2025 semester. Application deadline June 15.
Program highlights and cultural excursions include:
- Université Paris Cité - College of Nursing (meet and spend time with students & faculty)
- Local French Hospital
- The Museum of the History of Medicine
- Cité des Sciences Exhibition - Urgence Climatique
- The Eiffel Tower
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Sainte-Chapelle
- The Conciergerie
- Arc de Triomphe
- Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montemartre
- Museum of Your Choice (Louvre, Musee de Orsay, Picasso, Dior, Centre Pompidou, Quai Branley)
- Opera National de Paris
- Seine Boat Dinner Tour
- Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
- Wall of Love
- Christmas Markets
- July 1: Education Abroad application opens
- September 1: CON Education Abroad Contract to academic advisor
- In this order: students signs, academic advisor & assistant dean sign, education abroad advisor signs, returned to academic advisor
- September 15: Meet with academic advisor to discuss courses by this date. Education abroad advisor provides the course list, academic advisor finalizes/approves courses
- October 1: Education Abroad application due
- November 1: Education Abroad Approval Form due (form downloaded from application portal)
- January 15: Education Abroad application opens
- March 1: Education Abroad application due
- March 15: Meet with academic advisor to discuss courses by this date. Education abroad advisor provides the course list, academic advisor finalizes/approves courses
- April 1: Education Abroad Approval Form due (form downloaded from application portal)
