title: Immersion in China: lessons learned.
abstract: Students can learn a great deal from international experiences. Although one can learn about another culture from books and discussions, immersing oneself in a culture tends to have a greater impact on both intended and incidental learning. The authors describe the lessons learned and student outcomes during a faculty-led 5-week immersion trip to China.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, C.M. Lange College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan 48710-0001, USA. eroe@svsu.edu
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wiegerink-Roe
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rucker-Shannon
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel / Q000208:ethnology*; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D002681:China; D003144:Communication Barriers; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008824:Michigan; D010550:Personal Space; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education*