Program Dates: May 22-31, 2026 (tentative)
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Dive into the Scottish health adventure of a lifetime with fellow AU students. Uncover the secrets of rural nursing in Aberdeen, Scotland, guided by experts from both AU & Robert Gordon University. Students are immersed in clinical practice amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands. And of course, don’t miss out on castle hopping and a thrilling Loch Ness boat tour!
Students will engage in rural clinical practice and critical reflection of the learning experience and patient care opportunities.
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International Travel & Health Information
Study Abroad Office
Summerville Campus
AH E134
NURS 3500/7985 - Independent Study, BSN/DNP
SABR 3500/7985 - Independent Study, Non-Nursing
Program Leaders: Colleen Walters
Deposit: $200
Deposit Due: TBD
Program Fee: TBD (includes deposit)
Final Payment Due: TBD
Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled
Itinerary Subject to Change
22
MayTravel to Aberdeen.
23
MayArrive at Aberdeen. Prepare for 5-night stay at Norwood Hall Hotel with breakfast and dinner included. Dinner at hotel.
24
MayBreakfast at hotel. Visit Dunnotar Castle and Stonehaven. Free time in Stonehaven with lunch on your own. Dinner at hotel.
25
MayBreakfast at hotel. Orientation and lectures at Robert Gordon University. Lectures in prescribing, rural health, and maternal health in Scotland. Lunch on your own at RGU cafeteria. English afternoon tea experience at hotel. Free afternoon to explore Aberdeen. Dinner at hotel.
26
MayBreakfast at hotel. Day excursion to the Aboyne & Braemar rural clinic site. Lunch on your own at Balmoral Castle. Visit Balmoral Castle. Dinner at hotel.
27
MayBreakfast at hotel. Day trip to Peterhead rural site and community engagement project. Guided tour of the Peterhead Prison. Visit Slains Castle, known for inspiring Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Dinner at hotel.
28
MayBreakfast at hotel. Travel to Inverness with overnight at Royal Highland Hotel. Rural health in the Highlands and Islands lecture at UHI University. Loch Ness boat tour and a visit to Urquhart Castle. Dinner at hotel.
29
MayBreakfast at hotel. Train from Inverness to Edinburgh. Visit Queens’ Nursing Institute Scotland, Edinburgh. Farewell dinner at Edinburgh restaurant.
30
MayBreakfast at hotel. Hop on-hop off bus tour of Edinburgh. Visit Edinburgh Castle.
31
MayBreakfast at hotel. Depart for home.
