Global Health Resources
Michigan Nursing Students Abroad Blog
When Nursing students travel abroad, amazing things happen. Follow their life-changing experiences
Join our Global Nursing Canvas Page
Access global health resources as well as a weekly newsletter regarding upcoming global health events, opportunities, and scholarship.
Meet with an advisor
Set up an appointment (in person or Zoom) with an advisor – email beste@umich.edu or UMSN-GlobalOutreach@med.umich.edu.
Global posters
Returning nursing students share their experiences abroad with the U-M School of Nursing community on M Deep Blue. You can search by country, experience type, year or student name. 2020 Global Fair Showcase can be viewed here.
Funding for global experiences
In support of global education, there are a range of funding opportunities available that provide support for educational programs, internships, service projects, and research in international settings. Students are encouraged to investigate as many funding options as possible. U-M School of Nursing's global nursing Canvas site includes news, deadlines, and funding opportunities for School of Nursing students. Self-enroll for the Global Nursing Canvas site here: https://umich.instructure.com/enroll/ECRBFR.
Travel resources
- A complete checklist of essential travel information and resources.
- If you are a student traveling with a U-M program, check that your travel is registered on MCompass. If not, you can easily register your travel here.
YEAR OF THE NURSE AND MIDWIFE GLOBAL HEALTH IMPACT EVENT SERIES:
To recognize the impact of nurses and midwives and celebrate throughout the year with global health impact events series, we invite you to join us in the upcoming U-M School of Nursing events.
This list will continue to be updated with event details below:
U-M School of Nursing International Community Events
Our international and internationally minded students, faculty and staff at the U-M School of Nursing get together periodically to socialize, network, and share their experiences and expertise.
U-M Travel Guides and Checklists
- U-M Student Travel Guide: This comprehensive guide provides in-depth travel information for students from all U-M campuses.
- Pre-Departure Checklist for Individual Travel: This checklist identifies key tasks that you will need to complete before departure, from host country research to travel documents and packing.
- Practical Tips: Applicable for seasoned travelers and those going abroad for the first time, this suite of resources includes pre-departure tips and tricks. Use the Travel Tips, Packing Tips, and Plan for the Land worksheets to ensure that your travel logistics are covered. Take your preparation one-step further with Before you go abroad: Consider what you know to dive deeper into the context of your host country.
Language Resources
Independent Language Learning Resources
The LSA Language Resource Center has amazing resources for students that are interested in language learning. We encourage you to check out their website because it has many opportunities like:
- Online Language Subscriptions
- Scholarships
- Conversation Partners
- Foreign Language Audio Material
- Language Tutors
- Translation
- The Language Bank
- Professional Translation Services
- Translate-A-Thon 2018 at U-M
- Translation communities online
Learn more about foreign language conversation opportunities.
Language Immersion/Study Abroad
M-Compass is a perfect guide to find interesting language focused study abroad programs. For those that only speak English there are some study abroad programs do not need a language requirement or are oriented to beginning language students
To navigate M-Compass:
- Click options and press Advanced Search
- Narrow your search on the specific location and term you want
- click yes to foreign language required (or country preferred if you wish to find programs in English or for beginners)
Having trouble figuring out which option is right for you? Make an appointment with the Office of Global Affairs: UMSN-GlobalOutreach@med.umich.edu
Language and Area Studies Courses
There are many language classes offered at U-M. A few examples are listed below:
Spanish 283- Spanish for the Profession FA 2019 3 - Dorantes, Maria De Lourdes
RCASL 100 Introduction to Deaf Culture FA 2019 3 Berwanger, Paula D
ASIAN 352- Gender, Sexuality, and Power in Premodern China
To find courses focused on a specific language or region explore the departments listed below:
- LSA Arab and Muslim American Studies
- LSA Nam Center for Korean Studies
- LSA Asian Languages and Cultures
- LSA Germanic Languages and Literatures
- LSA Center for Chinese Studies
- LSA European Studies
- LSA Japanese Studies
- LSA Center for Judaic Studies
- LSA Latin American & Caribbean Studies
- LSA Latina/o Studies
- LSA Native American Studies
- LSA Romance Languages and Literatures
- LSA Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies
- LSA Slavic Languages and Literatures
- LSA South Asian Studies
- LSA Southeast Asian Studies
Language Clubs
Clubs are one of the ways to continue practicing a language in a fun informal setting and to meet students from across the University. Maize Pages will help you find the right learning community:
- Japanese Language Circle
- American Sign Language Club
- Arabic Club at The University of Michigan
- Russian Club
- German Club at the University of Michigan
- Italianissimo
- Swahili Club
- Spanish Club at the University of Michigan
Identities Abroad
We encourage all nursing students to go abroad as part of The University of Michigan’s commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As you consider international travel, the following pages will help you explore some of the social identities in different contexts.
- LGBTQ+ Identities Abroad
- Racial and Ethnic Identities Abroad
- First-Generation Students Abroad
- Disabilities and Accommodations Abroad
U-M student organizations
U-M has a wealth of student organizations devoted to global health, many of which offer opportunities for volunteering and service learning abroad listed on the Maize Pages. Many nursing students have attended programs through UM Student Organizations below:
- M-HEAL
- Timmy Global Health
- Alternative Spring Break
- Partners in Health Engage at the University of Michigan
International career guidance
- The U-M International Career Pathways network hosts events for undergraduates, graduating seniors and graduate students interested in working, interning or volunteering abroad or working in an international career.
- The International Opportunities Fair provides students the opportunity to meet with and obtain information from organizations and recruiters from around the world.
International Nursing Students NCLEX Information
Preparing for the NCLEX
Kaplan is a great resource for NCLEX Prep. There are Integrated/Focused Testing options with Remediation for students to take. University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) nursing students are eligible to get a discounted rate through Kaplan. If you are a currently admitted student, and you would like the discounted rate for this resource please contact UMSN-GlobalOutreach@med.umich.edu
Some other self-study options are listed below:
Please feel free to reach out to us with your questions: UMSN-Global-Outreach@med.umich.edu
Global Health Information and Resources
- U-M Library: Global Information Resources
- The University Library system has a wealth of online global health resources and a dedicated professional staff to assist faculty and students.
- Midwifery Digest
- WHO confirms 2020 as the year of nurses and midwifes. Taubman Health Sciences Library provides a special monthly Global Nursing Info Resource Digest for the UMSN community.
More Questions?
Please contact the Office of Global Affairs for more information on global health and travel resources: UMSN-GlobalOutreach@med.umich.edu
