Emma Reinisch
What is the International Scholars Program?
The International Scholars Program (ISP) represents an avenue to structure global learning experience and gives the opportunity to grow as an individual and global citizen, enhance your global and intercultural skills, develop professional career skills, identify new, exciting opportunities for international and intercultural involvement, and acquire essential international experience and perspective.
What is the Peace Corps Prep Program?
In addition to the International Scholars Program, I have co-enrolled in the Peace Corps Prep Program. The Peace Corps Prep program will prepare students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service by building competencies through international coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development support.
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ISP Program
Requirements
1. International Coursework
The ISP Program requires the completion of four international courses
2. International Experience
International Scholars are required to complete an international experience, such as study abroad.
3. Campus Life Engagement
To expand global experiences on campus, International Scholars attend at least four international and/or intercultural-focused events
International
Coursework
Here are the courses I have completed for my international coursework:
AEB 4282 International Humanitarian Assistance (final grade: A)
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AEB4283 International Development Policy (final grade: A)
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AEB 3671 Comparative World Agriculture (final grade: A)
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URP3001 - Cities of the World (final grade: A)
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Read more about my international coursework
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Peace Corps
Prep Program
The Peace Corps Prep Program requires the addition of three sector-specific classes and 50 hours of hands-on experience in that sector.
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I am currently interested in serving in the health sector of the Peace Corps. Health Volunteers work within their communities to promote important topics such as nutrition, maternal and child health, basic hygiene, and water sanitation. Volunteers also work in HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs to train youth as peer educators, develop appropriate education strategies, provide support to children orphaned by the pandemic, and create programs that provide emotional and financial support to families and communities affected by the disease.
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I completed about 300 hours of field experience by working weekly at the MASS Free Medical Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida completed the 3 additional courses with my upper-division nursing classes.
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