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Switzerland (May, 2011)
Join us for a 14-day study abroad program to Zurich, Lucerne, Engelberg, and Geneva, Switzerland. Our learning environments include the World Health Organization Headquarters and the United Nations Office in Geneva as we focus on global health issues impacted by diet and health promotion practices. Presentations by the Swiss Association of Nutritionists about the Swiss Health Care Model and by representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization are scheduled. Study with a yoga master, a Swiss Chef, learn about symetris pilates, ayurverda, and visit a Swiss dairy, organic farm, and bakery.
The program is intended to provide those advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in international business, popular culture, sport and tourism, with first hand experience in, and a thorough understanding of, the rapidly expanding global sport marketplace.
Travel to Shanghai, China. Encounter authentic Chinese culture and customs for healthy living. Experience the balanced life energy according to traditional Chinese medicine as we engage in exercise for health promotion, learn about healing properties of food, and visit tranquil gardens and teahouses. Come into contact with the 3000 year old Chinese healing arts that focus on achieving harmony through movement, diet, and meditation.
Belize- Nutrition and Natural Healing Travel to the villages and rainforests of Belize, Central America to study about traditional medicinal remedies and nutritional practices. Visit health care facilities and practitioners, local food markets, and ancient Mayan sites to immerse yourself into the Belizean culture.
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