Tuesdays Abroad: ‘Travel Through Time’

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communication Director

Fifteen students. All with diverse health care interests. Traveling to another country to investigate overseas healing practices.

Sound interesting? Welcome to HHS 470: Health and Healthcare in England.

Co-directors Dr. Christy Brady and Dr. Karen Clancy direct the summer program, which from July 1-21, took Human Health Sciences students throughout England.

“The students have had fun and learned a lot!” said Brady, PhD, and assistant professor in Clinical Leadership and Management, Human Health Sciences and the Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Program. “We have explored the British National Health Service, the rich public health history of London, and its many intriguing efforts to promote better health.” 

For those students who are interested in participating, next year’s program is slated to return to Paris, France. 

This month, the College of Health Sciences is featuring stories from students or faculty members who have had educational experiences overseas. We’re calling it Tuesdays Abroad — and we’re using this space to show just how influential these voyages can be.

Over the past year, the College has put an increased focus on Education Abroad, launching a CHS Global Initiatives website and emphasizing the benefits that an experience to a foreign country can add to one’s overall college experience. Studies show that students who participate reduce their time to degree, earn a higher GPA at degree, and are more likely to graduate in both four and six years.   

“We have traveled through time, exploring ancient healing practices in the city of Bath, and heard from author of Life, Death, and Biscuits, Anthea Allen, about working as a critical care nurse during the very intense waves of COVID-19 that swept the country,” Brady said. “We have experienced wonders of the world in the British museum and experienced the global food scene at bustling markets.”

“This was an outstanding experience for students,” said Clancy, PhD, MBA, BHS and CLM Program Director. “They learned about different configurations of health services and the social determinants that helped promote better health outcomes. I highly recommend students consider enrolling in study-abroad opportunities during their undergraduate studies!” 

“In short,” Brady said, “it’s been an amazing trip!”

For more information on signing up for the class, visit this link.