International Health in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin.

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1 International Health in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. Purdue University Health Sciences March 11-20, 2016 SA (HSCI equivalent) SA (Senior/Graduate Science course) Both 3 credit hours Professors: Drs. James McGlothlin & Ellen Wells DIT Campus Dublin, Ireland

2 Contact Information Professor Emeritus: Dr. James McGlothlin Professor: Dr. Ellen Wells HAMP 1263 Secretary: Yvonne Nash HAMP 1263 Business Officer: Loretta Coffman JNSN 109A Purdue Study Abroad Students Show their colors just before the St. Patrick's Day Parade!

3 Day 1 - TRAVEL TO LONDON $1,277 International Airfare, per person March 11, 2016 United #4527 Indianapolis / 11:12 am / 1:10 pm March 11, 2016 United #110 Newark / 6:10 pm / 6:20 am (arrival on March 12, 2016) March 20, 2016 United #127 Dublin / Washington 11:10 am / 3:25 pm March 20, 2016 United #3742 Washington Dulles / 5:10 pm / 6:48 pm

4 Day 2 - London Mar. 12, 2016 Saturday (day2) Included Meals: Breakfast per Airline Arrive London Morning: arrive in London Upon arrival group is met by English speaking guide for transfer to hotel by private coach Lunch on own Afternoon orientation tour of London with visit to the Broad Street Pump Check in hotel (rooms may not be available until check in time 3pm) Evening: Free Dinner on own Overnight: London (1)

5 Day 3 London: Windsor Castle Mar. 13, 2016 Sunday (day 3) Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch London: Full day Windsor Castle with lunch Breakfast at hotel Full day coach with English speaking guide for visit to Windsor Castle (bottled water provided on coach) Lunch at local restaurant After visits, return transfer to hotel Evening: Flight on the London Eye Dinner on own Overnight: London (2)

6 Day 4 - London to Edinburgh Mar. 14, 2016 Monday (day 4) Included Meals: Breakfast London: Train to Edinburgh Breakfast at hotel Morning transfer to the train station for train to Edinburgh (times TBA) Lunch on own Arrival into Edinburgh with City Tour Evening: Underground after dark tour Dinner on own Overnight: Edinburgh (1)

7 Day 5 - Edinburgh & Hadrian s Wall Mar. 15, 2016 Tuesday (day 5) Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Edinburgh: Full day Hadrian s Wall with lunch Breakfast at hotel Full day coach with English speaking guide for visit to Hadrian s Wall (bottled water provided on coach) Lunch at local restaurant After visits, return transfer to hotel Evening: free Dinner on own Overnight: Edinburgh (2)

8 Day 6 - Edinburgh to Belfast to Dublin Mar. 16, 2016 Wednesday (day 6) Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Edinburgh: Coach and Ferry to Dublin Breakfast at hotel This morning coach transportation to Cairnryan Ferry transportation from Cairnryan to Larne Lunch at local restaurant Transfer from Larne to Dublin via Belfast Short stop in Belfast for tour Arrival into Dublin Evening and Dinner on your own. Overnight: Dublin (1)

9 Day 7 St. Patrick's Day - Dublin Mar. 17, 2016 Thursday (day 7) Included Meals: Breakfast Dublin: St. Patricks Day Breakfast at hotel Free Day to enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick s Day Lunch on own Evening: free Dinner on own Overnight: Dublin (2)

10 Day 8 Dublin to Newgrange to Galway Mar. 18, 2016 Friday (day 8) Included Meals: Breakfast Dublin: Newgrange and Galway Breakfast at hotel Full day coach with English speaking guide for touring Check out of Hotel and visit Newgrange Lunch on own After visiting Newgrange continue to Galway for a city tour Transfer to the hotel in Galway for overnight Dinner on own Overnight: Galway (1)

11 Day 9 Galway, Blarney Castle, Cork Mar. 19, 2016 Saturday (day 9) Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Farewell Dinner Galway: Full day Blarney Castle, Cork and Famine Ship Breakfast at hotel Full day coach with English speaking guide for touring Travel to Blarney Castle Lunch in a local restaurant Continue from Blarney Castle to Cork City tour of Cork upon arrival (include Famine Ship Tour) Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant Overnight: Cork (1)

12 Day 10 Cork to Dublin to USA! Mar. 20, 2016 Sunday (day 10) Included Meals: Breakfast Cork: Departure Breakfast at hotel Check-out of hotel for morning transfer Half day coach with English speaking guide for transfer to Dublin Airport (bottled water provided on coach) Arrival air airport for Departure flight. Return flights to the USA Afternoon arrival home

13 Academic Duties and Responsibilities A pre-test of Public Health information based on assigned readings from Drs. McGlothlin and Wells will be given before departure to Dublin, Ireland. Public Health lectures will be given in the early evening during this study abroad course (schedule to be announced). Final exam: To be given to students on Sunday morning before the trip home. A daily hand-written journal is required. Drs McGlothlin and Wells will read the journals at the beginning, middle, and end of the study abroad trip to assure students are being current in logging their observations and impressions. Daily photos related to public health are required. Project: For the SA students, a PowerPoint photo journal with captions and explanations are required for this course For the SA students, In addition to the PowerPoint photo journal with captions and explanations as noted above, a theme paper (approximately pages) focusing on a public health issue of interest to the student is required. The projects are due to Drs McGlothlin and Wells two weeks after returning to Purdue from this study abroad course (Monday April 4 th, 2016)

14 Hotel Accommodations - London Accommodations: London: Premier Inn London City ~ 3 Star Corsham St London N1 6DR, United Kingdom Tel: Get a fresh perspective of the capital at Premier Inn London City (Old Street). Wake up to amazing views across the London skyline - from the Olympic Park to the Shard - before exploring some of the hidden gems, off-the-beaten-track delights and landmark sights. Enjoy London's most colorful markets in Spitalfields, around Brick Lane and Petticoat Lane. Catch some cuttingedge performances at the Barbican. The location also allows you to hop on a tube to explore the West End, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and more. After a long day or a late night, you will find everything you need to relax and recharge; comfortable rooms, a top-notch breakfast, and a fantastic location.

15 Hotel Accommodations - Edinburgh Edinburgh: B + B Edinburgh ~ 4 Star 3 Rothesay Terrace Edinburgh EH3 7RY, United Kingdom Tel: B+B Edinburgh is a privately owned boutique bed and breakfast hotel, offering four-star accommodation to discerning guests in the heart of Scotland's capital city. As well as stylish, comfortable bedrooms and delicious breakfasts, we offer a fully licensed bar where our guests can unwind with a beer or a selection of single malt whiskies. The B + B offer 27 bedrooms, ranging from smaller rooms for single occupancy to large family suites. The Findlay Room creates a unique space for meetings, events and high tea. The B+B concept is the brainchild of a group of like-minded professional hoteliers who have rewritten the rules, and created a new style of bed and breakfast hotel for the 21st century.

16 Hotel Accommodations - Dublin Dublin: Landsdowne Hotel Pembroke Rd Dublin, Ireland Tel: The Lansdowne Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Dublin s Aviva Stadium and the RDS. This boutique hotel provides spacious rooms, home-cooked food, and free limited parking. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel. Rooms are decorated in warm colors and feature satellite TV, work desk and an armchair. They also include telephones, tea/coffee-making facilities and private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. Serving Irish breakfast each morning and traditional Irish cuisine in the evening, Druids Restaurant has mood lighting and Celtic artwork and tapestries from the Book of Kells decorating the walls. The Den Bar has a unique collection of sports memorabilia and offers a bar menu, a traditional roast meal lunch and a variety of beverages including local Guinness. There are 5 pubs surrounding the hotel. Grafton Street and St Stephen s Green are both just a 15-minute walk away. The O2 Arena is a 10-minute drive from the property.

17 Hotel Accommodations - Galway Galway: Eyre Square Hotel Forster Street, Eyre Square Galway, Ireland Tel: In the heart of Galway city center, set back from Eyre Square, this vibrant hotel is the perfect base for exploring the City of the Tribes. Bedrooms are bright and comfortable with en-suite bathrooms, cable TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Free wi-fi is available in the main areas. The vivacious Red Square bar is popular with guest and locals alike. Full Irish breakfast and healthier options are served each morning. In the evening, enjoy traditional Irish and classic European favorites in Le Bistro Restaurant. Galway city center shopping, cultural attractions and nightlife are all on your doorstep and Ceannt Station for bus and rail is only 1-minute walk.

18 Hotel Accommodations - Cork Cork: The Commons Inn Commons Rd Cork, Ireland Tel: The Commons Inn is ideally located 2 miles from Cork City making it an ideal hotel in Cork for anyone on vacation or doing business. Relax in the Bailey, a renowned Cork restaurant or have a drink after a hard day in Commons Bar. The hotel features a variety of spacious rooms with a homely touch making it one of the most inviting hotels Cork has to offer. Our corporate, family and double rooms are all designed with our guests in mind. Free Wi-Fi and B&B rates are offered guests. Double/twin rooms are modern and spacious with a variety of layouts. Ideal for tourists, this hotel is located just 4 miles from the popular Blarney Castle and on the Mallow road allowing easy access to and from Cork City.

19 Costs for this Study Abroad Course (SA a Core University Course; and SA 59000) Mitch Daniels Scholarship $1,000 (subtract from costs below) Other scholarships? Please contact the study abroad office and the College of Health and Human Sciences Please contact your school or college to see if study abroad scholarships are available. Drs McGlothlin and Wells, will be happy to write a letter of recommendation to help you with your scholarship. $1,277 Airfare (from Indianapolis, USA to London, and from Dublin to Indianapolis, USA: ~2,299 Hotel, selected meals, transportation, all feels related to this study abroad course (See previous slides for details).

20 Final Words Travel - it changes you and as you change the world be somebody and make yourself rich in experiences and deeds by seeing the world. The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. Saint Augustine Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn t do than by the ones you did do. Mark Twain. Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. Ray Bradbury Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. Anonymous.