International Issues in Nutrition
Location: Puebla, Mexico
Dates: January 3-16, 2010
Rolling Application Deadlines: August 23, September 27, November 1
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.
Graduate students are encouraged to apply for this program. Qualifiedupper-level undergraduates (seniors with 96+ earned credits only) with relatedcourse work may be considered and will require approval from thefaculty director as well as their advisor.
Courses
E33.2115.095 - International Issues In Nutrition (3 Points)
Draft January 2010 Syllabus: E33.2115.095 Syllabus (Subject to change)
Draft January 2010 Schedule: E33.2115.05 Schedule (Subject to change)
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.
Your accommodation arrangements are included in your Housing and Activity Fees.
Group accomodations begin on January 3 and end the morning of January 16.
Costs
Tuition: $1203 per point plus registration and services fees
This course counts toward your Spring 2010 courseload and tuition.
2010 Housing Fees: $725
2010 Activity Fees: $200
The Housing and Activity Fees are due to the Office of AcademicInitiatives and Global Programs on November 20, 2009. Tuition for thecourse will be due based on the Bursar's Payment Schedule for Spring2010. (click here for Bursar's Payment Deadline Dates)
International Airfare is not included. Students must purchase their own tickets.Recommended Airfare Search Engines: Vayama, Kayak, Bing
Flight, Travel, and Visa Information
Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Students should expect to arrive on Sunday, January 3rd with adeparture on Saturday, January 16th. Classes will begin on Monday,January 4th and end on Friday, January 15th.
There are direct flights from New York to Puebla (Hermanos Serdan Puebla Airport -- PBC), or students can fly into Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and take a 90-minute bus to Puebla.
"Estrella Roja" (Red Star) is the bus line that runs every 30 minutes between Mexico City's airport and Puebla. The last bus to Puebla departs at 11PM. Schedules can be found at http://www.estrellaroja.com.mx/. "Estrella Roja" offers service to two terminals in Puebla: the CAPU (Central de Autobuses de Puebla) and the more convenient "4 Poniente". The approximate cost for the bus ticket is $17 USD or 170 Mexican Pesos.
Passport: Valid passport required for US citizens. Please note that your passport musthave at least six months validation beyond the day of the intendedentry into the country of travel. All other passport holders should check with their respective travel requirements.
Visa: No visa is required of US citizens. All other passport holders shouldcheck with their respective visa requirements.
Helpful Links: Mexican Embassy, US State Department, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide
Weather
Warm, sunny days (70º-80º F, or 21º-26ºC) and chilly nights (40º-50º F, or 5º-10ºC) mean you'll need layers of clothing. There is almost no precipitation from November through March.
Helpful links: BBC Weather
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