CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Khon Kaen, Thailand

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Locations: Khon Kaen, Thailand
Program Terms: Summer
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

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Minimum GPA:	2.5	Major(s):	Community Justice, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, International Studies: Asia, Psychology, Service Learning, Sociology and Anthropology
Language of Instruction:	English, Native Language

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Immerse yourself in Thailand's public health system in this intense, people-to-people program, which seeks to create collaboration between people living half a world apart. Through intensive courses, language classes, a two-week field research practicum in a community, and site visits, you'll learn about public health in this inviting part of Thailand and discover more about yourself and your role in the world.

Unique Experiences

INTERACT WITH DOCTORS, NURSES, PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS,

academics, and community-level public health volunteers striving to improve public health in Thailand.

COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERS

to determine research topics and activities that meet community needs.

TAKE A BOAT EXCURSION

on the scenic Mekong River

Read student stories

Excursions & Activities

Take a camping trip to mountainous national park and go to scenic Chiang Khan for a boat ride on the Mekong River
Build relationships with frequent two- to three-day community visits using various research tools to assess community public health needs
Feed, bathe, and walk your own elephant with "Elephant Lover Home" in Surin Province
Enjoy a traditional Thai massage.
Take a Thai cooking class.
Live with a Thai student in a dorm-style room with internet, air-conditioning, microwave, and refrigerator, a five-minute walk to convenience stores, coffee shops, restaurants, nightlife venues
Practice your Thai in peer tutor sessions

Projects

Collaborate in community-based, fieldwork/research.
Carry out a modest, half-day public health education project
Contribute to human interest stories for partner publication, The Isaan Record

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to Thai culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Overnight with the Elephant Lover Home in Surin
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Food, lodging, and transportation community visits and field research
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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