Study Abroad: About Cyprus • Island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea • Member state of the European Union • Culture rooted in Greece and Turkey • Greek and Turkish are official languages, but English is widely spoken • Average temperature 70⁰ F About the Program • 8-10 students • Two weeks in May • Located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus • 5 site visits to hospitals and clinics • Offers a comparative study of healthcare and wellness among states in the European Union and the US Nicosia, Cyprus About the University of Nicosia • As a global education center that is international in philosophy, it provides a multicultural learning environment • It is the largest English-language university system in Southern Europe, with about 10,000 students But best of all…… The University of Nicosia and St. George’s, University of London jointly operate the premier medical school in Cyprus, and is well-known for its innovative problem-based approach to medical education. Program Site Visits You will visit 5 different medical facilities, including care centers, research institutions, and public and private hospitals. Possible sites are: Arodafnousa Palliative Care Center Makareio Mother’s and Limassol General Hospital Children’s Hospital Other possible sites….. Thalassaemia Center Cyprus Institute for Neurology and Genetics Hippocrateon Private Aretaeio Private Hospital Hospital Cultural Site Visits • Guided tour of the city of Nicosia • One day trip to the city of Limassol, including visits to Limassol Castle, Kolossi Castle, and the cliff-top city of Kourion • Larnaca, the 16th oldest city in the world • Ayia Napa and Protaras—beaches, agriculture, traditional restaurants, and nature preserve Larnaca Korean Limassol Kolossi Castle What You Can Learn • The differences among healthcare systems used in the European Union and the American healthcare system • Political, professional and ethical issues related to healthcare access • Aspects of transcultural and spiritual care • Inequalities in health and European policies to bridge them .