Table 1. Overview of study abroad programs
Program Objectives Grade level of participants Country Duration
University of Illinois at Chicago (practicum) Cultivate global outlook by taking U.S. nursing courses 4th year U.S.A. 8 weeks
Duke University (global & community health program) Learn about community health issues from a global perspective 4th year U.S.A. 3 weeks
International Nursing Experience in Manila (practicum) Nursing practicum on health issues in a developing country 4th year Philippines 10 days
Mahidol University (exchange) Learn about the healthcare system and nursing practices in Thailand 2nd–4th year Thailand 2 weeks
Yonsei University (exchange) Learn about the healthcare system and nursing practices in South Korea 2nd–4th year South Korea 2 weeks
Kaohsiung Medical University (exchange) Learn about Chinese medicine and the healthcare situation in Taiwan 1st–2nd year Taiwan 2 weeks
Trinity University of Asia (service learning program) Learn about volunteerism through a service learning experience 1st–3rd year Philippines 2 weeks
McGill University (medical EFL program) Learn nursing and medical English in an applied, practical way 2nd–4th year and Master’s Canada 17 days
McGill University (English immersion program) Intensive immersion program to learn English communication skills 1st-4th year Canada 3 weeks
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