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*Embedded: BBH 297N / ENGR 297N / INTAG 297N - You, The World, and Change: Your First Global Development Experience - University Park (Spring Break) (Outgoing Embedded Program)

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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana; Cape Coast, Ghana; Ho, Ghana
  • Program Terms: Spring- Embedded
  • Restrictions: PSU applicants only
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Type of Program: Embedded Click here for a definition of this term Program-Specific Scholarships: and Change: Your First Global Development Experience - University Park (Spring Break)"
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Program Overview     

You, The World, and Change: Your First Global Development Experience

How do you begin your journey to make meaningful change in the world and in your community?  Travel the world in your first or second year to learn how people are making more equitable communities happen.  In this intentionally interdisciplinary team-taught course, diverse students from across the university will travel to Ghana, in western Africa to explore technology, health, and food security innovations and the people who develop them. This interdisciplinary course brings together the domains of social and natural sciences.
 
Course Goals and Objectives: 

  1. Explain the interconnected causes influencing poverty globally and connect these to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals with particular attention to SDGs # 1, #2, #3, # 6, #8 and # 13.
  2. Analyze efforts to promote effective holistic development of individuals and communities from a variety of organizations and cultures in Ghana.
  3. Synthesize a variety of cultural perspectives when investigating life, livelihoods, wellbeing, and poverty alleviation efforts in the context of Ghana.
  4. Explore global learning and development through a transdisciplinary lens by learning from classmates, in-country experts, and in-country peers from a plethora of academic disciplines and backgrounds

Dates

March 2 - 8, 2024     

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Eligibility

Any pre-requisite courses are established by the faculty leader or department hosting the course.  The following have been listed as pre-requisites for consideration to enroll in this course and travel on the embedded education abroad program:
  • This program is open to all students and all majors at Penn State University Park.
  • Admission in the course and permission to travel with the group are at the discretion of the faculty leader and/or academic department hosting the course. Academic standing and disciplinary or conduct issues may impact eligibility.

Housing and Meals

During the embedded travel component, housing will consist of hotel/hostel accommodations.

Program Costs

Students pay regular Penn State tuition (either in-state or out-of-state) for the credits associated with the embedded course.  Travel costs, lodging, meals, excursions, and other fees are determined by the program budget which is set by the program leader.  Please consult the program leader for additional information.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Embedded Programs Scholarship is issued through Penn State Global Education Abroad for students studying on approved Penn State embedded programs. There is no application required to be considered for this scholarship.  The Education Abroad scholarship selection team will utilize course rosters submitted by the embedded course leaders and will determine eligible scholarship recipients based on financial need. 

Because of the volume of eligible candidates, awards usually go to students with the highest level of financial need as determined by the Office of Student Aid.  Among those with the highest need, preference may be given to students with higher cumulative grade point averages and/or to those with no prior Penn State education abroad experience.

For More Information

For more information about this course, please contact the program leader: John Gershenson by emailing jzg322@psu.edu.

How to Apply

 The process for enrolling in an embedded course varies according to the instructor and/or department.  The program leader has indicated that in order to enroll in the course and travel component, students must submit an application and interview with the program leaders.

Studying Abroad with a Disability

Many students with disabilities successfully study abroad each year. Please note that other cultures may have different attitudes and available accommodations regarding disabilities. While we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all program sites and locations, specific accommodations may be arranged in consultation with our office, the Student Disability Resources office, and our partners abroad. To prepare for success, students are strongly encouraged to research the country and program location to consider if and how they will manage their disabilities abroad in advance of selecting a program. Students with disabilities and other diverse backgrounds can begin their research on our Diversity Awareness Abroad page.


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.