Six College of Public Health and Human Sciences students not only studied abroad in London for three weeks and earned nine public health credits this summer, they were also a part of history in the making.
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All of the people we interacted with were so gracious and kind. They went out of their way to make sure our trip was enjoyable and that we had everything we needed. The teachers in our groups asked great questions and were really engaged and interested in the conversations and activities we shared. I have even interacted with a few of them since leaving, and they have shared materials and videos of their own classes.
Studying abroad in a country where you don’t speak the native tongue may sound scary at first. But according to CPHHS students who participated in the Fu Jen University Exchange trip to Taiwan, it’s an experience of a lifetime.
The creation and sustainment of “safe spaces” may play a critical role in community-based HIV prevention efforts by providing social support and reducing environmental barriers for vulnerable populations, a new study from an Oregon State University researcher has found.
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A poison in small doses
The researchers are investigating the possibility that arsenic may compromise the immune system in utero, leading to a lifetime of increased risk for infectious disease. They are also studying whether arsenic exposure may also make vaccinations less effective.
“There is a saying on the streets of downtown Cape Town that holds so much truth, ‘I came here to change Cape Town, but Cape Town changed me.’ I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful experience in the amazing country of South Africa,” Katherine says.