Looking for Adventure?
Come with us to Nicaragua this winter!

Be part of a team that delivers care to very underserved populations on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua.

Earn 3 credits of International Health-on-site in Nicaragua

3 Credits of Spanish Language and Culture of Nicaragua

Date: December 29, 2009–January 15, 2010

Cost: Approximately $2000 (this includes round trip flight from Ithaca to Managua)

An additional cost is your round trip ticket to Managua, Nicaragua.

Program Cost Includes

Hotels
Most meals
Round-trip airfare Managua to Puerto Cabezas
Local Transportation
Team Shirt

Activities

We will be administering clinics in rural areas

We will work with local organizations to plan projects, i.e. Orphanage, Woman’s shelter, Youth programs against drugs, hospital visits and clinic visits, Organization for the disabled, the Red Cross

Explore the lush tropical setting, beaches, lagoons, volcanoes, lakes, museums

Participate in shopping for and appreciating local handcrafts, furniture, carvings, hammocks, craft items

Work with local natural healers

Visit and work with local TV station

Course Offered

HLTH 216 International Health on site in Nicaragua and
HUMS 160 Spanish Language and Culture of Nicaragua

There is some preparatory online work to be completed in the fall and the coursework is all completed during winter intersession.

For more information

Donna Nielsen De Sutter
Nursing Professor
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Telephone: 607.844.8222, Ext. 4280
E-mail Professor Nielsen
Fax: 607.844.9665