Program Overview
Experience an opportunity for personal contact through a contextual understanding of the history, the people, and some of the traditions of Australians - an eclectic mix of individuals from over 140 nations - and Hawaiians, a traditional Polynesian culture. You will have a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the lifestyles, habitats, entertainment and hospitality of several cultures including the Aboriginal people and many of the Polynesian villages represented in Hawaii during this program.
In Oahu Hawaii, we will take a sentimental journey through time, and embrace the very sights and sounds of Pearl Harbor as we examine the role of the nurse in wartime on the Hawaii military bases during an era that changed the course of history forever. In addition, we will explore the current island healthcare system and compare women’s health issues and cultural considerations to those of Australian women. Through observations, fieldwork, cultural experiences, and more, students will explore women's health issues from a global perspective while evaluating and improving their own health issues in Oahu, Sydney, and Cairns. Enjoy the best of Australian and Hawaii's rich multicultural societies.
Classes will meet in every city visited. Hotel housing in Oahu, Sydney, and Cairns is planned with 10-12 meals included. Informal learning through fieldwork and guided experiences will occur daily in a variety of planned excursions.
Requirements
Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale). We encourage non-nursing majors to apply!
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance, which is based on academic quality and demonstrated ability to contribute to the objectives of the program. Early application is encouraged as acceptances may be made on a rolling basis and the program may fill before the application deadline.
For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including a deposit, one transcript (non-University of Delaware students only), and one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. See here for an overview of the acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we recommend moving your application and deposit to another program (by emailing your request to studyabroad@udel.edu).
UD students pay all program fee deposits by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments. Non-UD students should send a check, payable to the University of Delaware, to CFIS, Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716. Credit card payments are not accepted.
