ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA

ARCHIVED FOR REFERENCE (Spring 2023 Program)

A cultural immersion in primary care

Program Description

Interact with the underserved populations of indigenous Maya and rural Guatemala and immerse yourself into the rich culture. Students on the program will offer valuable service to the community through the teaching of health and wellness promotion and prevention of illness and disease. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the healing practices of the locals and practice medical and nursing Spanish while serving patients.

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FACULTY-LED APPLICATION

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Spring	2023	November 7, 2022	February 18, 2023	February 25, 2023

Information Sheet
Open to	Graduate Students
Language of Instruction	English
Level of Study	Graduate
Credit Offered	40 Practicum Hours
Program Primary Subject	Health/Nursing
Sponsoring College	College of Nursing
Education Abroad Advisor	Alex Baker

Program Course Offerings:

40 Practicum Hours

Course Eligibility & Requirements:

At least 1 course required for this program:

NGR6619: Primary Care of Families Practicum
NGR6944: Advanced Nursing Education Practicum
NGR6607: Comprehensive Care of Adolescents through Older Adults Practicum
NGR6605: Primary Care 2; Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice Practicum
NGR6200: Advanced Health Assessment Lab

Program Eligibility & Requirements

Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduate and 3.0 or higher for
graduate
Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
Must be eligible to take FAU courses during the study abroad program term
See Policies & Procedures page for more information

COVID-19 Statement

Important Information for this Program

FAU does not have control over the requirements of a foreign government or other organization. Students should not participate on this program unless they are willing to supply proof of full vaccination if requested by the host country or provider. This may mean you will be denied boarding of your flight, entry into country at immigration abroad, housing, and/or access to public spaces in-country. Please note, as this is not a FAU requirement, FAU is not responsible for verifying your vaccination status prior to travel. If you commit to this program and later withdraw due to the vaccination status, you will be subject to financial penalties as described by your terms and conditions.

If the host country or provider requires unvaccinated travelers to quarantine upon arrival to the host country, students will be financially responsible for the quarantine period and must complete this prior to the program start date/check-in. Students must be able to begin program participation by the program start date/check-in.

Program Faculty Leaders:	Education Abroad Contact: Alex Baker, Coordinator
Nancy Harris, Assistant Professor, harrisn@health.fau.edu	Alex Baker, Coordinator
Debra Hain, Professor, dhain@health.fau.edu	Email: bakera@fau.edu
For questions regarding the course, itinerary, or other in-country logistics, contact the faculty leader(s) listed above.	For questions regarding the study abroad application, program fees, funding, or other study abroad questions, schedule an appointment with the Education Abroad Contact listed above through Success Network (Starfish) to schedule study abroad advising.

Location

Antigua is a small city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala. It’s renowned for its Spanish colonial buildings, many of them restored following a 1773 earthquake that ended Antigua’s 200-year reign as Guatemala’s colonial capital. Notable architectural examples include baroque La Merced church. Built 1,500 m above sea-level, in an earthquake-prone region, it was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1773 but its principal monuments are still preserved as ruins. In the space of under three centuries the city, which was built on a grid pattern inspired by the Italian Renaissance, acquired a number of superb monuments.

Housing

Students will stay in a hotel in shared rooms with other program participants.

Program Cost and Funding

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Students participating on FAU Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid
Program participants may be eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship
See additional scholarship and funding information here.

Program Cost

$1,740 + tuition for the courses associated/required for the program

Program fee payment deadlines:

1ST PAYMENT: $225 non-refundable deposit due on November 15, 2022

2ND PAYMENT: Remaining balance of $1,515 due on December 10, 2022

Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email.

Program Fee Includes:

Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
Local transportation
Cultural activities
Most meals
International medical insurance through CISI

Program Fee Does Not Include :

International Flights
Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
Personal spending money

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

International health and travel insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost.

COVID-19

Students may be required to quarantine once they have arrived to the study abroad destination or isolate at any point during the program. If quarantine is required, it is the student’s personal and financial responsibility to complete prior to the start of the program so that they are available to participate for the program start date. It is the student’s responsibility to know and adhere to the public health guidelines where they are traveling, and to factor those requirements into their travel arrangements and budget.

Resources

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information: Travel Advisories (state.gov)
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
FAU SHS: FAU - Health Advisory
WHO: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-vaccines-safety
Access to vaccine: FAU - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:

Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions, mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.

Travel Documentation

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov .