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SIT Study Abroad Madagascar: Traditional Medicine And Health Care Systems (Summer) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Antananarivo, Madagascar
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: OSU applicants only.
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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Click here for a definition of this term Program Provider: SIT (School for International Training) Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, French, Medical, Political Science, Sociology, Women, Gender & Sexuality Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Class Standing: 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study abroad program
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Option: Homestay
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Madagascar: Traditional Medicine & Healthcare Systems (Summer)

Examine how history, geography, biodiversity, and demographics shape traditional and allopathic healthcare, and explore plant-based and traditional medicine.

 

 

WHY STUDY TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN MADAGASCAR?

In Madagascar, one of the world’s globally recognized “megadiverse” countries, traditional medicine is practiced as an available, accessible, affordable, and effective method of healthcare. With flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the world, the nation’s unrivaled biodiversity plays a distinctive role in its traditional healthcare practices. From your base in the lushly exotic capital city of Antananarivo, you’ll explore traditional and allopathic healthcare, travel to rural areas to learn about ethnobotany, home and folk remedies, and healthcare access, and meet with leading academics, allopathic doctors, and Malagasy students. The Malagasy people are extremely heterogeneous due to their diverse roots in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Along the way, gain a deeper understanding of how religious and cultural beliefs affect communities’ approach to healthcare, and journey through world-renowned rainforests and mineral forests in search of rare plants and wildlife.

 

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program, coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.

 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·       Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·       Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·       Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881

·       Contact a former student.

·       Apply to SIT

 

Read more about our admissions process here.

 




This program is currently not accepting applications.