India: Global Health
December 29, 2016 – January 24, 2017
(Winter Intersession 2017)
This intensive four-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 all undergraduate and graduate students, and all majors.
Program Dates
December 29, 2016 – January 24, 2017
Program Fee
$2,117 (includes CISI health/travel insurance, program-related transportation in India, excursions, housing, and some meals)
Program Fee Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable Deposit Due With Application — $300
- First Payment Due: Friday, November 4, 2016 — $909
- Final Payment Due: Friday, December 2, 2016 — $908
Additional Costs
- Brooklyn College tuition and fees for four credits.
- Out-of-pocket costs ($221 estimated minimum) for personal expenses, water, laundry, Internet access, and out-of-pocket meals.
- $1,600 international round-trip airfare to India.
Estimated Totalled Basic Program Cost: $3,938 plus Brooklyn College tuition and fees for four credits.
Courses and Credits
Participants will be registered for one four-credit course, shown below. Final course offerings will be dependent on course enrollment.
- ANTH 3156 — India: Global Health Ethnography (4 credits)
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Financial aid may apply, and alternative loans are available. Scholarships that apply to this program are: Furman, SASA, among others (see Scholarship Opportunities).
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the IEGE Online Notification of Study Abroad/Brooklyn College Study Abroad Application.
- A $300 nonrefundable deposit is due with your application. Students will pay directly at the Brooklyn College Bursar's Office and must attach their paid receipt to their application when submitting to IEGE. Applications will not be accepted or considered complete without a receipt. Please note this deposit of $300 will only be returned if you are not accepted to the program.
- Contact the program director to express your interest in joining the program.
Application Deadline
Monday, October 17, 2016 Deadline extended to Monday, October 31, 2016
More Information
Patricia Antoniello (Program Director)
Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
3307 James Hall
P: 718.951.5507
International Education & 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. Page last modified on December 22, 2016.
