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CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Khon Kaen, Thailand
(Outgoing Program)
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 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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