Antigua, Guatemala

Guatemala

 

Antigua, Guatemala – Led by Dr. Danyel Munster

Program Dates: May 20th – May 29th, 2026

This study abroad nursing course offers students an immersive global health experience in and around Antigua, Guatemala, through participation in community-based healthcare campaigns led by Maximo Nivel. These mobile clinics, supervised by licensed local medical professionals, provide essential services to underserved populations in rural communities. Students will actively participate in rotating clinic “stations” that may include areas such as diet and nutrition counseling, dental and hygiene education, medicine distribution, and basic medical consultations. In addition to clinical engagement, students will gain exposure to Guatemalan culture, healthcare systems, and social determinants of health through structured cultural immersion experiences and guided reflections. This course emphasizes hands-on learning, cultural competence, and professional growth, preparing nursing students to provide compassionate, equitable care in diverse and resource limited settings.

Location - Antigua, Guatemala

Class Credit

NU 428 Practicum-Study Abroad (6 Credit Hours)

Prerequisites – Completion of first, second, third, and fourth semesters upper division courses.

Enrollment

Students must enroll with the name listed on their passports.

If you do not have a passport, you must obtain one.  You can find more information on obtaining a passport on the United States Postal Service’s website page on passports:  https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm. 

If you wish to enroll, you must notify the Study Abroad Office, studyabroad@jsu.edu and the Program Leader Dr. Danyel Munster, dmunster@jsu.edu.

Estimated Cost

Number of Credit hours 6
Tuition to JSU $1,044.00
Program Fee $1,594.00
Airfare $600.00
Travel Insurance $40.00
Passport+Visa Fees $165.00
Meals Included in Program Fee
Spending Money $200.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL $3,643.00

Contact Information – Danyel Munster (dmunster@jsu.edu)