Summer Immersion Program
An opportunity to
Experience US-style veterinary education at a premier US veterinary college
See first-hand how veterinary medicine is practiced in leading US clinics
Explore a variety of veterinary specialties
What will the program include?
Weeks 1 & 2: classroom instruction and in-clinic shadowing at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Weeks 3 & 4 (optional): full-time shadowing externships at private clinics in Chicago
Each weekend: field trips to innovative veterinary facilities
Networking and cultural exchange with US veterinary students, US veterinary school faculty, and US veterinary practitioners
Weeks 1 & 2: classroom instruction and in-clinic shadowing at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Weeks 3 & 4 (optional): full-time shadowing externships at private clinics in Chicago
Each weekend: field trips to innovative veterinary facilities
Networking and cultural exchange with US veterinary students, US veterinary school faculty, and US veterinary practitioners
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Our Pricing
Plan 1
- July 21 - Arrival
- August 4 - Departure
Plan 2
Best pick by our students- July 21 - Arrival
- August 11 - Departure
Plan 3
- July 21 - Arrival
- August 18 - Departure
What’s Included in the Price (of the Full Program)
Lodging: two weeks in Ames, Iowa, and two weeks in Chicago, Illinois
Tuition for two-week training program at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Weekend field trip transportation expenses and entry fees
Support provided on-site by TILLS program coordinators
Transportation: includes airport pickup and drop-off, daily transportation within Chicago and Ames, long-distance transportation between Chicago and Ames
Tuition for two-week externship program in Chicago
Lodging: two weeks in Ames, Iowa, and two weeks in Chicago, Illinois
Transportation: includes airport pickup and drop-off, daily transportation within Chicago and Ames, long-distance transportation between Chicago and Ames
Tuition for two-week training program at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuition for two-week externship program in Chicago
Weekend field trip transportation expenses and entry fees
Support provided on-site by TILLS program coordinators
What’s NOT Included in the Price
Food: Participants will have access to kitchen facilities throughout the program and can expect to spend about $50 on food per week if they prepare it themselves.
Travel insurance: During their time at the program, participants must carry travel insurance meeting certain guidelines. This can be expected to cost about $40 to $100, depending on their age.
Transportation to and from the program: Round-trip airfare can be expected to cost approximately $1,700 if flying from Beijing.
Rabies vaccine: Participants must provide, upon arrival at the program, documentation demonstrating that they have been vaccinated for rabies.
US visa: The application fee for a US visa is $160.
Food: Participants will have access to kitchen facilities throughout the program and can expect to spend about $50 on food per week if they prepare it themselves.
Travel insurance: During their time at the program, participants must carry travel insurance meeting certain guidelines. This can be expected to cost about $40 to $100, depending on their age.
US visa: The application fee for a US visa is $160.
Transportation to and from the program: Round-trip airfare can be expected to cost approximately $1,700 if flying from Beijing.
Rabies vaccine: Participants must provide, upon arrival at the program, documentation demonstrating that they have been vaccinated for rabies.
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