Are there study abroad opportunities that pre-health students can take advantage of while at Wittenberg?
Wittenberg has connections with programs around the world that provide opportunities for our students to understand and appreciate new cultures, live in places with vastly different standards of living, and gain a broader appreciation for the global medical needs. Pre-Health students have lived and studied in such places as the Bahamas, Chile, China, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Lesotho, and South Africa during their college career to name just a few opportunities. Some international programs are targeted specifically toward pre-health students. One program with the University of Copenhagen in Denmark specializes in Medical Practice and Policy and states as one of its goals to “give students a competitive edge when applying to medical school”. Health professional schools like to see you gain this type of global understanding and appreciate the intellectual and emotional growth that comes with such an enriching international experience. Are there study abroad opportunities that are focused