submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
China has a long, rich music heritage that is well integrated into ancient healing practices. Through visits to Beijing area hospitals, clinics, musical venues, conservatories, and community organizations that provide health related care, students experience the interplay of music and healing practices in China.
This program will also spend several days at a burn camp in Chongqing. This is a free camp designed for children ages 6-18 who have experienced burns, but do not have access to outpatient treatment. The camp helps children develop communication and social skills, confidence, psychological well-being, and physical wound healing
We will also visit other locations of interest such as The Great Wall, Old-Town Beijing, Dazu Rock Carvings, Yangtze River Cruise and more.
This program is designed for Music Therapy students, but would also be of interest to students in pre-med, nursing, psychology, social work, etc.
For more information, visit the program website:
http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=MusicTherapyChina