Preparation for Summer Term
The third and final term of the Global Health Systems program is comprised of two international experiential learning components, a three-week Field School and a 300-hour unpaid internship (practicum) experience abroad. The Field School typically begins during the first week of May and will be for the duration of the whole month. The Practicum placements with our partnering organizations abroad typically begin at the beginning of June and they are typically expected to last for 8 weeks (300 hours).
The Summer term requires a lot of preparation by both the faculty and the students enrolled in the Program. The mandatory pre-departure series take place over the course of the Fall and Winter terms.
Further information on preparing for international experiential learning experences is also available on the Western International Office website.
