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  • European Perspectives on Nursing and Healthcare

    France, Germany, and Switzerland

    CEPA faculty-led program on nursing and healthcare

  • Academic Field(s)

    Healthcare

  • Destinations

    Strasbourg, Freiburg, Heidelberg, and Geneva

  • Duration

    12 days

  • Accommodation

    2-star hotel in Geneva and at the European Study Center (ESC) Strasbourg

It is becoming increasingly important for healthcare students to gain a global perspective and expand their cultural understanding.

This program features an itinerary full of visits to reputable hospitals, companies operating in the healthcare sector in Germany as well as Swiss institutions like the World Health Organization or UNAIDS in Geneva. Students will be prepared to make a difference in the world by understanding their own personal global impact.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: STRASBOURG

    Stay 7 nights at the European Study Center Strasbourg (Château de Pourtalès)

    • Arrival at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
    • Check-in at the Château and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg to discover the “Capital of Europe” and learn about its history; see among others the Strasbourg Cathedral and Maison Kammerzell
    • Welcome dinner at an Alsatian restaurant
    • Visit a hospital in Strasbourg, including a presentation on the French healthcare system, e.g. Saint Vincent, to understand the day-to-day tasks of nurses and doctors in France
    • Admission to the Albert Schweitzer Museum, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his philosophy “Reverence for Life” and founded the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon, Africa

  • DAY 4: FREIBURG - BAD KROTZINGEN

    • Visit the University Hospital of Freiburg Center of Nursing Education to learn about the hospital and its organization as well as the education of nurses in Germany during a discussion with instructors and a tour of the hospital
    • Visit a spa town in the Black Forest, such as Bad Krozingen, to meet with a representative of the tourist office or wellness clinic to better understand the concept of “taking a cure” in Germany

  • DAY 5: OFFENBURG

    • Visit a German health insurance company, e.g. the AOK in Offenburg, to understand the German concept of being covered by a basic health insurance plan provided by statute
    • Visit the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM), a leading organization that protects public health by enabling the development, supporting the implementation, and monitoring the application of quality standards for safe medicines and their safe use

  • DAY 6: HEIDELBERG

    • Visit the residential home “St. Thomas e.V.”, a special place offering the patients the chance to live outside a psychiatric hospital despite their handicap
    • Guided tour of the German Pharmacy Museum, which is located inside the Heidelberg Castle, and holds a collection of over 20,000 objects representing the rich history of medical sciences

  • DAY 7-8: STRASBOURG

    • Free day to explore Strasbourg’s sites at your own pace
    • Bus tour along the famous “Route du Vin”, including a guided tour of the Castle Haut Koenigsbourg and a visit to an Alsatian winery to learn about the production of wines and more (tasting included)

  • DAY 9-12: GENEVA

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Geneva

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Visit the UNAIDS Headquarters, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support
    • Visit the World Health Organization, the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system, for a presentation on “Prevention in the Healthcare Sector”
    • Guided tour of the Red Crescent Museum, situated at the birthplace of the International Red Cross, to discover the history of the world’s first humanitarian organization
    • Visit the International Council of Nurses, the world’s first and widest-reaching international organization for health professionals
    • Free afternoon to explore Geneva on your own
    • Farewell dinner at a Swiss restaurant
    • Departure from Geneva Airport (GVA)

  • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

    Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation at the European Study Center Strasbourg (triple or twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) and in a 2-star hotel (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Geneva • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

  • Program fee starting at € 1,840 per participant based on a group size of 15
  • All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
  • Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
  • The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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  • Hellenic Holistic Remedies

    Greece

I have to go through this company again for any of my study abroad trips! The experience was fantastic and I appreciated working with the team in planning the trip. Thank you for providing my students with a valuable experience.”

Western Illinois University Faculty Leader, Holism and Wellness in Greece

  • Academic Field(s)

    Health and Wellness, Exercise Science

  • Destinations

    Athens and Heraklion

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Accommodation

    2 or 3-star hotels in Athens and Heraklion

This course provides the opportunity for students to gain an appreciation for the different lifestyle choices and the impact they have on health. Robust discussions exploring the scientific study of health and wellness will focus on epidemiology research, social factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices, and their impact on the prevention or development of chronic conditions.
Students will receive a cross-cultural and historical perspective of various health remedies and practices. Experiences and lessons in this study abroad program will serve to deepen students’ understanding of key health topics as they move forward in their academic and professional fields.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Athens, Greece (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-6: ATHENS

    • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
    • Welcome dinner at a Greek restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Acropolis, the greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated to its patron: the Goddess Athena
    • Gourmet walking tour of Athens, in which you will visit various specialty food shops, delicatessens, aromatic bakeries, restaurants, dairies, and spice vendors
    • Traditional Greek cooking class coupled with a lesson on the cultural and medicinal bases for the dietary selections
    • Visit a winery to learn about the process of wine making (tasting included)
    • Visit to a Holistic Health Center
    • Day excursion to Aegina

  • DAY 7-13: HERAKLION

    • Optional plane tickets from Athens to Heraklion and return
    • Orientation session with your on-site CEPA coordinator in Heraklion
    • Guided tour of the archaeological site of Konossos, one of the most important palaces of Minoan civilization and the legendary sear of King Minos
    • Guided walking tour of the old central market (1866 street) and the fish market
    • Visit a winer, where you will be introduced to Cretan wine heritage and will have the possibility to taste some wines, a selection of Cretan cheeses and other delicacies
    • Guided tour of an apiary to learn about Cretan bee farming. Cretan bee hives and apiaries are spread across the island and provide a wide range of honey varietals that mimic the island’s unique geography and wild flora
    • Visit an olive oil producer to learn more about olive oil production and the health benefits of naturally derived oils
    • Return to Athens
    • Farewell group dinner at a Greek restaurant in Athens

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  • European Perspectives on Nursing and Healthcare

    France, Germany, and Switzerland

    CEPA faculty-led program on nursing and healthcare

  • Academic Field(s)

    Healthcare

  • Destinations

    Strasbourg, Freiburg, Heidelberg, and Geneva

  • Duration

    12 days

  • Accommodation

    2-star hotel in Geneva and at the European Study Center (ESC) Strasbourg

It is becoming increasingly important for healthcare students to gain a global perspective and expand their cultural understanding.

This program features an itinerary full of visits to reputable hospitals, companies operating in the healthcare sector in Germany as well as Swiss institutions like the World Health Organization or UNAIDS in Geneva. Students will be prepared to make a difference in the world by understanding their own personal global impact.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: STRASBOURG

    • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
    • Welcome dinner at an Alsatian restaurant
    • Visit a hospital in Strasbourg including a presentation on the French healthcare system to understand the day-to-day tasks of nurses and doctors in France
    • Admission to the Albert Schweitzer Museum

  • DAY 4: FREIBURG - BAD KROTZINGEN

    • Visit and and tour of the University Hospital of Freiburg Center of Nursing Education
    • Discussion with instructors to learn about the education of nurses in Germany
    • Visit a spa town in the Black Forest to meet with a representative of the tourist office or wellness clinic and learn about the concept of “taking a health cure”

  • DAY 5: OFFENBURG

    • Visit a German health insurance company and learn more about the German socialized health care plans
    • Visit the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM), a leading organization that protects public health

  • DAY 6: HEIDELBERG

    • Visit a residential home, a special center offering community based services for people with psychiatric conditions
    • Guided tour of the German Pharmacy Museum, which is located inside the Heidelberg Castle

  • DAY 7-8: STRASBOURG

    • Bus tour along the famous “Route du Vin”, including a guided tour of the Castle Haut Koenigsbourg and a visit to an Alsatian winery (tasting included)

  • DAY 9-12: GENEVA

    • Visit the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS
    • Visit the WHO for a presentation on “Prevention in the Healthcare Sector”
    • Visit the world’s first international organization for health professionals
    • Guided tour of the Red Crescent Museum
    • Farewell dinner at a Swiss restaurant

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

I am just starting

You have great ideas but might have questions, need further advice or want some guidance to bring everything together in an itinerary.

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