Study Abroad

Veterinary Medicine in Africa (Summer I 2025)

Program Name: Veterinary Medicine in Africa

Program Dates: June 2025 - exact dates TBD

Program Description:

This program will introduce students to veterinary healthcare in Africa. Students will be immersed in a variety of settings to allow them to experience the many facets of animal care in another country.

At the end of this program, the students will:

  1. Understand a variety of health issues and considerations common to domestic and wild animals
  2. Understand the role they can play in being a global agent for change
  3. Demonstrate increased personal self-awareness
  4. Develop and apply intercultural communication skills and attitudes
  5. Demonstrate professional competencies through practical engagement with project partners
  6. Understand the ways in which worldview impacts wildlife conservation

For more information, visit the Office of International Programs.