International Issues in Nutrition
Location: Puebla, Mexico
Dates: January 4-17, 2009
Application Deadline: Early decision Oct 12; Regular decision November 1, 2008
Examine the main factors affecting nutrition and health practices in the state of Puebla, Mexico, with a focus on the impact of migration on these factors. The state of Puebla is of particular relevance to New York as more than half of the Mexican immigrants in New York City are native Poblanos.Participating students learn about traditional nutrition and health practices, nutrition programs and the Mexican health care system through a combination of lectures, seminars, field trips, fieldwork, and research The program is a collaborative effort between faculty from the Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) and NYU Public Health and Nutrition faculty.
Courses
E33.2115. 3 Points. Offered through Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health
Faculty
Domingo Pinero, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health
Accommodations
Students will stay in a hotel in downtown Puebla arranged by our office.
Check-in on Jan 3 after 3pm and Check-Out on Jan 17 before 12 pm
Costs
Tuition: Regular NYU Spring tuition plus fees; Housing Fee: $750, Activities fee: $200
Only housing and activities fees due before the trip, by Dec. 1, 2008. Spring tuition due February 1, 2009.
Estimated airfare: ranges from $850 - $1150 (based on search conducted on Sep. 16, 2008). Flight search: Vayama, Kayak
Flight, Travel, and Visa Information
Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. There are direct flights from New York to Puebla, or students can fly into Mexico City International Airport and take a 90-minute busto Puebla. Steinhardt will assist with travel planning.
Passport: Valid passport required for U.S. citizens. Please note that passport must have at least six months validation beyond the day of the intended entry into the country of travel.
Visa: No visa required of US citizens.
Helpful Links: Mexican Embassy, US State Department, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide
Weather
Warm, sunny days (70º-80º F, or 21º-26º C) and chilly nights (40º-50º F,or 5º-10º C) mean you'll need layers of clothing.There is almost no precipitation from November through March.
For More Information
Academic Content: Dr. Domingo Pinero, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, 35 West 4th Street, 10th fl, New York, NY 10003-6677; (212) 998-5145; domingo.pinero@nyu.edu
Program Administration: Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs, The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, 82 Washington Square East, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003-6680; (212) 992-9380; steinhardt.global@nyu.edu