program runs for two weeks during the January semester. Tentative dates for 2012 are January 2 – January 17, 2012. The program is designed to provide SU students of any academic discipline the opportunity to learn about the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a driving force in global health. Students learn about the challenges of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the unique African strategies for addressing these challenges. Under the auspices of the Global Service Corps based in Arusha, students receive an intensive week of training on HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and local prevention strategies, Tanzanian culture, and basic Swahili. During the second week of the program, working with young Tanzanian college-age students, participants teach HIV/AIDS prevention classes in a train- the-trainer program in small villages near Arusha. Participants in these classes are local villagers who are expected to learn about HIV/AIDS prevention and to train others in the village.

CLASSES: Global Health Experience is open to students from any academic discipline. Students earn 3 credits at either the undergraduate or graduate level through the following courses.

NURS 415: Global Health Experience – An undergraduate level course that explores the complexities of HIV/AIDS in Africa and the many factors that impact on the distribution of the disease and its prevention and treatment. There are no prerequisites.

NURS 580: Global Health Experience – A graduate level course only for graduate Nursing students exploring the complexities of HIV/AIDS in Africa including epidemiology, prevention and treatment as well as the influence of politics, economics and culture in addressing HIV/AIDS issues.

EXCURSIONS: Participants will visit selected local HIV/AIDS related programs including an orphanage, hospital, school and biointensive farm, as well as teach at various sites in Arusha and the surrounding community. There is an optional weekend safari to Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorogoro Crater.

HOUSING: During the first three nights, participants are housed in a small hostel where they meet travelers from around the globe. The second week, each participant is paired with a Tanzanian family and truly experiences their culture and way of life.

Total Estimated Costs Worksheet
Program Cost	$5450
SU tuition and fees	(included)
International Airfare	(included)
Housing	(included)
Meals	(included)
Tanzanian Resident Permit	(included)
Subtotal (Billable by SU)	$5450
Books, School Supplies	$50
Passport Fees	$75
Vaccinations (estimated, some required others optional, see your physician for recommendations)	$250
Optional Safari	$360
Personal Miscellaneous (varies by individual)	$250
Total	$6435

COST: The estimated cost for the program is $5450. Final cost will be determined in fall 2011. These costs include all SU tuition and fees, international airfare, visa costs, international health insurance, AMREF Flying Doctors emergency support, and other incidental expenses. Not included: passport fees (if required), required immunizations for travel to Tanzania (est. $250).

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In addition to the application, interested students must submit the following:

1) An unofficial SU transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75;

2) A 300 word essay responding to the question "Why do you want to participate on the Tanzania: Global Health Experience program?"

3) A completed faculty recommendation form from a faculty member who knows the student well. Recommendation forms available here.

Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited. Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until the program is full. The application deadline is October 1, 2011.