India: Global Health
December 29, 2014 - January 20, 2015
(Winter Intersession 2015)
This intensive three-credit program introduces students to India through the study of global health and social anthropology. Students stay at the world renowned Comprehensive Rural Health Program (CRHP) in Jamkhed, Maharashtra, India. CRHP is a world leader in the primary health care movement and has trained physicians, nurses, public health workers and local rural health workers for 40 years.
Students visit rural villages to observe firsthand the everyday activities of village health workers. Students accompany the Comprehensive Rural Health Project mobile team of Ayurvedic physicians, nurses, social workers and development specialists on routine visits to villages. An inspiring part of the program is meeting women village health workers and learning from their own testimony about their life transitions from teenage brides to respected village health practitioners and political leaders. At Ellora and Ajunta, students visit the sacred monuments of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism and learn about the history and culture of India. In Aurangabad, students view the historic Bibi-ka Magbara mosque built in 1661. In the city of Pune, students tour The Raja Dinkar Kelar Museum of Indian life, The Tribal Museum, and experience modern Bollywood-influenced shopping malls.
Dr. Shobha Arole, the medical director and international health expert, lectures on global health, community health worker training and rural medical care. Seminars with Dr. Antoniello, IGH program Director, focus on the dramatic changes in the health and well-being of rural villagers and anthropological approaches to global, social, political and economic matters in the local context.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, all majors.
Program Dates
Decmber 29, 2014 – January 20, 2015
Program Fee
$3,372 (includes international airfare, CISI health/travel insurance, program-related transportation in India, excursions, housing and some meals)
Program Fee Payment Schedule:
- First Payment Due: October 31, 2014 — $1,700
- Final Payment Due: November 18, 2014 — $1,672
Additional Costs
Brooklyn College tuition and fees for three credits, as well as out-of-pocket costs ($185 estimated minimum) for personal expenses, visa, laundry and out-of-pocket meals.
Courses and Credits
Participants will register for one three-credit course, selecting from among the courses listed below. Final course offerings will be dependent on course enrollment.
- ANTH 3015: Anthropology Abroad
- ANTH 7010X: Special Topics — Graduate Anthropology Abroad (graduate students only)
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Financial aid may apply, and alternative loans are available. Scholarships that apply to this program are: SASA, SIROCS and Furman, among others (see Scholarship Opportunities).
How to Apply
- Complete the IEGE Notification of Study Abroad/Brooklyn College Study Abroad Application (pdf) and submit via e-mail to the International Education and Global Engagement office, or in person at the IEGE office, 1108 Boylan Hall.
- Contact the program director to express your interest in joining the program.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
More Information
Patricia Antoniello (Program Director)
Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
3307 James Hall
P: 718.951.5507
International Education and Global Engagement
1108 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5189
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Please read and understand the IEGE Cancellation and Refund Policies Information and note that a participant wishing to cancel their program participation must send written notification to IEGE to officially withdraw. Program withdrawal will be official from the time and date that the written communication was received by IEGE.
Please note that all information listed above is subject to change at any time.
