Arrival: 8th of August 2020.
Journey home: 23th of August 2020.
Length: 2 weeks (mandatory). It is a requirement that the length of the stay abroad is a minimum of 14 days.
Number of places for the destination: Min 7 persons, no upper limit
This program focuses on health problems in a global context. You will meet a number of international NGOs, visit hospitals, clinics, universities and meet people who are passionate about preventing, improving and making accessible healthcare in Palestine.
You will also experience the everyday life in a Palestinian refugee camp and the health problems specific to this context.
The program offers many excursions combined with relevant lectures. There will be two days off during the stay where you can experience Israel and Palestine by yourself; but the stay is a group journey at its core.
The lectures during the stay take place partly on our global platform in Bethlehem but will mainly take place on excursions to many of the West Bank’s towns. We prioritize meeting health professional groups and persons where they work. We adopt a broader view on health and healing, where the social environment plays a crucial role. Therefore, a large part of the lectures is organized as excursions, rather than ‘class teaching’. The lectures will be in English.
The programmed activities will give you a broad perspective on health issues and the health system in Palestine, and this will be the main focus of the program. But we also try to adapt the program to the background and interests of the students involved.
In 2020, the program will include:
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Please note that the final program may be subject to change.
We emphasise thorough preparation before departure. When you have registered with Global Contact and your trip is approved, you will receive a welcome package containing information about arrival, visa, what to pack, contact information and hotel information.
You will be invited to a pre-departure meeting at SDU where your contact person from Global Contact will give you an introduction to Nepal and the program. The meeting also covers issues such as safety and cultural differences. At the meeting, you can get answers to all the questions you may have about the trip.
Don’t forget to apply for grants to finance your stay abroad. In addition to the grant databases, you can apply to international accounts at the Faculty of Health Sciences and SDU International:
The International Account at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Deadline for applications: 21st of May 2019
Internationalization Fund at SDU International
Deadline for application: ongoing
Below you will find the budget for the stay abroad in Palestine in 2020.
Stay: DKK 8,700*
Plane ticket: DKK 3,200
*The price of the stay is excl. the flight. The price changes continuously, and we recommend booking the flight in due time to get the cheapest price possible.
When you book your stay, you can choose if you want Global Contact to book your flight, or you can book your flight yourself.
The amount payable upon registration is DKK 5,000. Global Contact will collect the remaining balance approx. 6 weeks before departure. You are responsible for having a sufficient insurance coverage. If you do not have this, Global Contact can help you.
What is included in the price?
- 15 days study trip to Palestine (incl. room, breakfast and lunch)
- Round-trip flight ticket
- Pre-departure meeting and preparation before the trip
- Airport pick-up and drop-off to/from Bethlehem
- Transportation during the stay as well as entry fees
- All courses, visits and excursions in the program
- Access to 24-hour emergency phone
- Administration fee to Global Contact
The package does not include:
- Activities and food on the days off
- Travel insurance
- Vaccines
- Dinner
- Membership of Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (you are automatically registered when you book the stay)
The price of the stay without plane tickets include the same as above expect for flight and cancellation insurance. Please note that pick-up upon arrival at the destination will take be at pre-defined meeting point, typically the airport.
Do you want to be in charge of your own airfare?
If you choose to purchase your own plane tickets, make sure that you wait to purchase the tickets until your stay has been confirmed by Global Contact. When your stay is confirmed, you will also receive detailed information about when and where you should arrive. It is your responsibility to book the plane tickets for the stipulated time, as well as purchasing a comprehensive travel insurance.
Don’t forget to apply for grants to finance your stay abroad. In addition to the grant databases, you can apply to international accounts at the Faculty of Health Sciences and SDU International:
The International Account at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Deadline for applications:
Internationalization Fund at SDU International
Deadline for application: ongoing
Accommodation
The study trip is not a luxury stay and you should expect to live under simple but decent conditions. You will stay at our global platform in the center of Bethlehem. The women will be staying in basic dormitories with lavatories and showers at the platform, while the men will stay at our hostel across the street. The global platform is an education center for the regions’ youth and is complete with classrooms and a cosy garden. This is where you will eat breakfast with the other participants, have lectures, enjoy the sun on the roof top - and security is in order. All participants have access to the hostel common areas, kitchen and washing machine.
If you would like to stay in a single room, this will be possible at a nearby hotel for an extra fee of DKK 1,400, as long as rooms are available. Please make your reservation in due time upon registration with Global Contact.
Insurance
It is a requirement that you have travel insurance. It is strongly recommended that you have an extended travel insurance that covers:
- Personal accident insurance
- Public liability insurance
- Medical emergency service
- Home transport in case of illness
- Legal aid
- Holiday home insurance
Vaccines
You can find information about which vaccines are required for the country you are travelling to on Statens Serum Instituts website. Make an appointment with your own doctor to get the vaccines.
Visa rules differ from country to country and are subject to change. For instance, some countries may demand that your passport is valid in excess of 6 months after you have left the country. Therefore, always consult the guidelines specified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs valid for Danish citizens.
NB. If you're not a Danish citizen, other visa rules apply. To learn which visa rules apply to you, contact the local representation or your embassy/consulate in Denmark.
As a Danish citizen, you can travel to Palestine without a visa for up to 90 days. It is however a requirement that your passport is valid for six months after the end of the stay. Make sure your passport lives up to this requirement! Visa is free of charge and you will receive it when you arrive at the airport in Tel Aviv. Here, you will apply for a regular tourist visa. During the pre-departure meeting, we will take you through the entry process, and go through all the information about visa and entry to the country.
Your student advisor can help answer any questions related to the placement of Global Health and your study plan.
Student Advisor MSc in Audiology: fv-audiologi@health.sdu.dk
Student Advisor MSc in Pharmacy: fv-farma@health.sdu.dk
Student Advisor MSc in Public Health: fv-fsv@sdu.dk
Student Advisor MSc in Clinical Biomechanics: fvkb@health.sdu.dk
Student Advisor MSc in Physiotherapy, MSc in Occupational Therapy, MSc in Health/Midwifery, MSc in Health Science, MSc in Nursing: fv-sundkandidat@health.sdu.dk
Student Advisor MSc in Medicine: fv@health.sdu.dk
Student Advisor MSc in Sport Science and Health: Fagligvejleder_idraet@health.sdu.dk
Contact Global Health: globalhealth@health.sdu.dk