GSGH 832E - Thailand Global Health Experience

Credit(s): 4.00

On this cultural immersion trip, students’ study and experience culture, food and traditional medicine in Northern Thailand. Known for its temples, creative shops and incredible street food, Chiang Mai is a vibrant hub for both traditional medicine as well as modern healing arts. Students will have the opportunity to explore Thai herbal medicine, nutrition, cooking, Thai massage, bodywork, and how Buddhist practice influences health and psychology. While being based in Chiang Mai, we will take overnight excursions to the countryside where we will have the opportunity to learn about agriculture, self-reliance and indigenous life. This Global Health trip provides an experiential understanding of Thai culture, medicine and life through a sampling of traditions, activities and community experiences. Open to all students and all programs. Corequisite(s): GSGH901E Note: Itinerary-specific trip fee applies. Must have preapproval from Dean after interview.