Cultural Immersion Trips

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2024-2025 TRIPS

 
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Health Scholars - Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Dec 13 - 21, 2024
May 17 - 24, 2025

$2,500 - includes airfare, local food, lodging, and transportation. Working with Solid Rock International conducting rural health clinics. Dental, pharmacy, construction, and PT spots available upon request. Trips depart from Las Vegas typically late Friday evening and return late the following Saturday evening. Students need to provide their own transportation to and from the Las Vegas airport, plus be responsible for food while traveling. The typical students have needed an extra $200 depending on how many souvenirs they purchase.

Common Reader: Mountains Beyond Mountains

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Four Corners

Mar 10 - 15, 2025

$850 - includes transportation, lodging, and most food. Students will tour an IHS hospital, do community service with native non-profits and visit a street medicine program. We will also volunteer at local schools, visit long-term care centers and clinics. This trip counts as service for most students. Learn about culturally competent health care.

Common Reader: Scalpel and the Silver Bear

For more information, contact Dr. John Weber, john.weber@usu.edu or Dr. Wayne Hatch, wayne.hatch@usu.edu.