AHS 3003: Sustainable Approaches to Health in France

Learn about sustainable approaches to health in France with the Pre-Health Student Resource Center

Students and staff of AHS 3003 holding a University of Minnesota flag in front of a picturesque natural French setting.

Examine the intersection of French culture and health within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Montpellier.

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Location:

Montpellier, France

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Travel term:

May session

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Open to:

All years

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Language:

English

Course information

AHS 3003: Sustainable Approaches to Health in France is a 3-credit course held on campus during spring semester, with students traveling abroad to Montpellier, France during May session. Students will learn about sustainable approaches to health sustainable approaches to health.

This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the cultural contexts and societal conditions that shape health, while exploring the rich culture of Southern France. By examining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of health, you will uncover the interconnectedness between culture and sustainable development, fostering a comparative understanding of challenges and solutions. You will experience interactive sessions and excursions such as markets, orchards, a national park, and more. 

AHS 3003: Sustainable Approaches to Health in France is open to all students, including freshman. Check out the Learning Abroad Center's website for this program to learn about program requirements.

Paying for your trip

Generally, program fees to this location range between $6,000–$8,000. This includes educational costs, airfare, housing, most meals, international health insurance, excursions and site visits, and local transportation. Students must also budget for visa, passport and passport photos, additional meals (most meals are included), spending money, and miscellaneous activities. Actual fees for the term students are planning to travel abroad will be available at least 30 days prior to application deadline.

You may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships, click here to learn more about financing your experience abroad. 

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Photos from previous France trips

Students and staff of AHS 3003 smiling and sitting at a table in a picturesque France scene.
City in France overlooking a river.
Students in AHS 3003 sitting on a beach.
Donkey eating from a bush with students.