If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

Global Perspectives in Veterinary Nursing/Medicine: Rakuno Gakuen University

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.

Program Type Departmental
Program Location Hokkaido, Japan
Course # SA 14001
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2024 06/15/24 to 06/30/24

Program Leader

Name Tomohito Inoue
Email tinoue@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

Program Description

Veterinary nursing students will have the opportunity to participate inclinical rotations within the Rakuno Gakuen University Veterinary clinic. These students will be exposed to different aspects of veterinary medicine as well as receive lectures on how the different approaches to veterinary medicine tie into both Japan’s rich history and culture. While there, students will have the opportunity to engage with/work alongside other vet students from around the world. This opportunity will expose them to the importance of both research and cultural exchange and collaboration, and push them to examine ways in which they can continue to collaborate upon graduation.


Academic Credit

2 credits of VM 41003

Eligibility

This program is only open to current VN and VNDL students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

Approx. total cost- $3000



Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.