Program Highlights

Beyond Baselines: Student Perspectives on an Immersive Experiential Learning Program (ECON 364B)

Beyond Baselines: Student Perspectives on an Immersive Experiential Learning Program (ECON 364B)

Student reflections and key insights from one of ORICE’s International Immersive Placement Programs in collaboration with a course on Sustainable Economic Development.

A Conversation with Social Work Prof Mohamed Ibrahim: Using immersive experiential learning to understand global mental health

A Conversation with Social Work Prof Mohamed Ibrahim: Using immersive experiential learning to understand global mental health

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Ph.D., MSW, RN is the instructor for SOWK 440J/571: Global Mental Health, an international course program offered by UBC’s School of Social Work in collaboration with the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE). We asked Dr. Ibrahim about his personal reflections on creating and teaching SOWK 440J/571.

The Power of Community Knowledge: Student Perspectives of the SOWK 440J/571 Course

The Power of Community Knowledge: Student Perspectives of the SOWK 440J/571 Course

Amrit Bhangoo and Emmy Livsey talk about their experiences with the SOWK 440J/571 course – an immersive international program on Global Mental Health offered by UBC’s School of Social Work in collaboration with ORICE in Nairobi, Kenya.

APSC 461 + 462: Global Engineering Leadership (Summer 2020 Course and ISL Placement)

APSC 461 + 462: Global Engineering Leadership (Summer 2020 Course and ISL Placement)

Eligibility: Students should be in their 3rd year by Summer 2020.

Academic Credit: APSC 461 (3 Credits), APSC 462 (3 Credits)

Placement Length: 8 weeks

Location: India, Mexico, Costa Rica

Placement Cost: $3,100-4,350 depending on location

SOWK 440J/571: Global Mental Health – International Course (May 2020)

Eligibility: Open to all social work students with a BSW standing or a MSW standing by January 2020. Students who are entering their 4th year in September 2019 have the option of taking SOWK 440J in May and then completing their 4th year practicum in Kenya instead of having their 4th year practicum during the Spring semester.

Academic Credit: SOWK 440J/571 (3 credits)

Placement Length: 4 weeks in May 2020

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Placement Cost: $3900-4400

HIST 403K Ecological and Environmental History of Costa Rica – Course & International Service Placement (Summer 2019)

HIST 403K Ecological and Environmental History of Costa Rica – Course & International Service Placement (Summer 2019)

Eligibility: Open to all UBC students who have completed 2nd year (54 credits) by January 2018. This course will fulfill the History as well as
International Relations BA major seminar requirements.

Academic Credit: Three credits

Placement Length: 12 weeks from May – August, 2019

Location: Costa Rica

Placement Cost: $4,600 – $4,900

ASTU 204C Collaborative Methods for Global Community Development – Campus Based Course (Winter Term 2)

ASTU 204C Collaborative Methods for Global Community Development – Campus Based Course (Winter Term 2)

Eligibility: Open to all UBC students

Academic Credit: ASTU 204C (3 Credits)

Location: UBC Vancouver Campus

Methodologies used: Systems thinking, strategic design, forum theatre

Theme: Global Migration

Instructor: Moura Quayle

Community Based Business Model and Website Development Opportunity

Eligibility: Open to all UBC students with an interest in environmental conservation and restoration, as well as experience in one or more of the following areas: Business Plan/Model Development

and/or Accounting and Financial Planning

Location: UBC Vancouver Campus

Organization: Quelonios del Caribe (Costa Rica)

Dates: February – March, 2018

Business Plan Development with Environmental Conservation Organization in Costa Rica – 2 Positions

Business Plan Development with Environmental Conservation Organization in Costa Rica – 2 Positions

Eligibility: Open to all UBC students with an interest in environmental conservation and restoration, as well as experience in one or more of the following areas: Business Plan/Model Development

and/or Accounting and Financial Planning

Placement Length: 12 weeks from June – August, 2018

Location: Costa Rica

Placement Cost: $4,600 – $4,800

PSYC 417A – Psychology and Developing Societies

PSYC 417A – Psychology and Developing Societies

Program Overview Applications are now closed. Eligibility Criteria This program is open to all Faculty of Arts Psychology majors and minors who have completed 2nd year (54 credits) by May 2018 as well as have completed 6 credits of 300-level psychology course work. PSYC 417A has multiple components Pre-departure learning program from January – April 2018 Seminars run […]