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Study Abroad in Vietnam


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Spend Maymester 2007 in Vietnam. Study the history and culture of this ancient but rapidly developing country. Learn about its foreign policy, safety, public health, and environmental issues. See its natural wonders, its national treasures, Hanoi (once known as the Paris of the East). Dine on its unique and delicious cuisine. Courses will be taught both by UGA professors and faculty from Vietnamese universities.

The Program
The program seeks to provide students with a broad understanding of the history and culture of Vietnam. The program also focuses on the public health and environmental problems facing this developing nation.
Classes are taught on location by UGA professors in conjunction with partners from Vietnamese universities and governmental entities, including the Institute of International Relations, the Hanoi School of Public Health, and Vietnam National University.

Locations
The program takes place primarily in Hanoi, Vietnam (a United Nations World Heritage Site), and in the final week, the program will move south to the ancient imperial city of Hue and Quang Tri. Travels also include a weekend visit to the Halong Bay resort town.

Courses Available: (3 to 6 credits)

** RELI 4910/6910 Special Toipcs in Asian Religion: History and Culture of Vietnam (3 credits) Professor: Dr. Jace Weaver

PBHL 3100 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
Professor: Dr. Robert Galen and Dr. Jack Fincham

PBHL 8100 Current Topics in Public Health (3 credits)
Professor: Dr. Robert Galen

IDIS 5900 Special Topics in Infectious Diseases (3 Credits)
Professor: Dr. Mary Hondalus

**All student must enroll in RELI 4910/6910.

Meetings & Deadlines

Informational Meetings (check back for future meetings)

  • Thursday, November 16, 2006 4:00 PM
    3rd Floor of Coverdell Center (Room TBA)

* To sign up for the listserv, please email vietnam@uga.edu.

Deadlines

  • January 12, 2007 - $100 refundable deposit & application due
  • February 23, 2007 - $1,000 non-refundable deposit due
  • March 16 , 2007 - $1075 balance due

Registration & Financial Information

Application (pdf) Complete and return with deposit.

Brochure (pdf)
Flyer (pdf)

The Costs: The student fee for the program is $2175. This includes room, two meals a day, and local transportation while in Vietnam; scheduled fieldtrips; and medical insurance. Additional expenses not included are a visa ($100), tuition and fees at UGA (may use HOPE scholarship), airfare ($1,300), and spending money (gifts, eating out, laundry, etc.).

Limited scholarship opportunities available. Please email vietnam@uga.edu for more information.

Related Links and Information from Summer 2006

Study Abroad in Vietnam (UGA Student administered site)

Adopt-A-Stream in Vietnam (2006)

Vietnamese Chemical Testing Manual (pdf)
Vietnamese Chemical Testing Manual (word)

Ford Foundation Commits $2.2 Million for Environmental Research, Public Health in Vietnam

Vietnam ranks 62nd in child health index

Travel: Good Morning, Vietnam!

WTO Secretariat: Vietnam making important progress

The Mysterious Mekong Starts to Reveal Itself, New York Times

Vietnam Travel Guide - Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Vietnam - The New York Times Travel Section

The Past Lingers in Changing Vietnam, New York Times

*New York Times requires a free subscription before reading online articles.

Contact Information

706.542.7480 (voice)
vietnam@uga.edu