page_title: Walsh University
section_title: Study abroad programs
hierarchical_section_title: Walsh University / Study abroad programs
caption_attribution_description: English: Walsh University students experience Rome. Photo from the Walsh University Office of Global Learning.
context_page_description: Walsh University is a private Roman Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio. It enrolls approximately 2,700 students and was founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction as a liberal arts college. Walsh College became Walsh University in 1993. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and seven graduate programs. Walsh has a satellite campus in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
context_section_description: Inspired by the example of global citizenship of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, the Walsh University Office of Global Learning provides opportunities for students to develop into leaders in service with an international perspective. Global Learning promotes study abroad programs led by Walsh faculty to various locations including:
  Rome Experience – The Walsh Rome Experience allows students to study the language, history, art, culture, literature and archaeology of Rome, Italy while staying in the Walsh satellite campus in Castel Gandolfo.
  Uganda Experience – Since 2007, students and faculty have been visiting central and northern Uganda for study, research, service, and the sharing of culture. Considered Walsh's most immersive program, Walsh students have the opportunity to live and work with Ugandan counterparts at Kisubi Brothers University College near Lake Victoria and the Archdiocese of Gulu in the north. Using a sociological lens, students examine Ugandan history, traditions, social institutions, and present challenges for development in this service and reflection-oriented immersion experience.
  Tanzania – Students and faculty in this program explore the state of healthcare and nursing education in Tanzania while working alongside Tanzanian nurses and nursing students in this practical, cross-cultural experience. In addition to visiting hospitals and clinics, the group explores life in town of Moshi, the hills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and other natural splendors.
  Haiti - Senior nursing students and faculty work in conjunction with Akron Children's Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. During this experience students participate in clinical rotations with St. Damien Pediatric Hospital and St. Luke's Adult Hospital. Past students have had the opportunity to observe a pediatric heart surgery, work with Haitian nurses and nursing students and learn from surgeons around the world. The Office of Global Learning and the Byers School of Nursing send students and faculty twice a year to Haiti.
  Uruguay - Students and faculty travel to Maldonado Nuevo, Uruguay, where they spend time with the Brothers of Christian Instruction. During their time in Uruguay, students explore what it means to live out the Brothers' mission and work with students in their youth center. This service learning experience for education majors provides Walsh students the opportunity to take responsibility for the children's daily activities with an eye toward encouraging students to continue with their education, learning functional English, and supporting the youth center's activities as needed.
  President's Pilgrimage - Students embark on a journey of faith with former Walsh President Richard Jusseaume and his wife Theresa (Frank) Jusseaume. The group travels through France and Italy for a two-week Pilgrimage that combines the benefits of studying abroad with a unique focus on the Catholic faith. During the trip, the group will visit and celebrate Mass at several devotional sites.
  In addition, Walsh University has run faculty-led programs to El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Israel, England, France, Spain, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Further, Walsh has cooperative agreements with agencies such as CAPA, allowing Walsh students to experience studies and/or internships abroad. Walsh University is a member of the Global Learning Consortium CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad) and Walsh Faculty and Students can participate in CCSA programs in Australia, The U.K., Ireland and other countries.
caption: Walsh University students experience Rome. Photo from the Walsh University Office of Global Learning.
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