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January Term
January Term Study Abroad Information
Each year, 麻豆区 offers faculty-led off-campus courses to locations around the world and destinations within the U.S. The courses offer a deep dive into a breadth of interesting, international topics, from coral reef ecology of The Bahamas to health care in Peru. Approximately 10 students are chosen by the faculty leaders for each course.
January Term 2025 at a glance
Off-campus courses
The Story of Japan’s Health and Food Innovations
Students will explore the wide range of Japanese contributions that are embedded unassumingly in our daily American lives; from the identification of the fifth basic taste ‘umami’ (deliciousness) in neuroscience, to the 10,000 daily step count and the development of the first pedometer.
International Impact of Sport Tourism in Italy
Explore the responsibility of hosting the World University Games, Winter and issues related to what happens to the Olympic facilities once the Games are over. Examine the impact of hosting major sporting events such as the 2006 Winter Olympics, the 1960 Summer Olympics, the Champions League, and Classic Roman sporting events such as gladiator fights and chariot races.
Health Care in New Zealand
Examination of the health care system in New Zealand with emphasis on delivery of care in various settings. Impact of history, economy, policies, culture, and religion on health care. Study of nursing and other health-related provider roles in selected health care agencies.
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