| Overview |
HES 312: Exercise and Health Psychology (3hr)
HES 312 provides an overview of current topics in those fields of study that examine the relationship between human behavior and chronic disease, disability, and quality of life. Attention is given to the determinants of various health outcomes, to lifestyle behaviors, and to the challenges confronted by those coping with chronic disease.
Dates: Summer Session II. July 12th - August 14th, 2024 |
| Location |
Vienna is the city that gave waltz to the world. Mozart, Haydn, Strauss, Schubert, Brahms, and Beethoven are just a few of the many composers who lived and worked in Vienna. In addition to its rich musical history, Vienna is a culturally diverse and vibrant city. It is home to the Vienna Boys' Choir, the famous Lipizzaner stallions, and countless coffee houses (an integral part of Viennese life). Located in the heart of Europe, students may easily travel east to the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary and west to France, Italy, Spain, England, and Switzerland.
In 1998, Wake Forest purchased a three-story villa in Vienna. The acquisition was made possible through the generous donation of Vic and Roddy Flow of Winston-Salem and the House was named in their honor. Built in 1898, the house was formerly the office of the U.S. Consulate.
Flow House is situated in a northwest section of Vienna, one block from the Turkenschanz Park. Located in the prestigious 19th district, the area is well-known for its embassies, diplomatic residences, and distinguished private homes. |
| Program |
HES 312: Exercise and Health Psychology (3hr)
HES 312 provides an overview of current topics in those fields of study that examine the relationship between human behavior and chronic disease, disability, and quality of life. Attention is given to the determinants of various health outcomes, to lifestyle behaviors, and to the challenges confronted by those coping with chronic disease.
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| Faculty |
Jeff Katula
Professor of Exercise and Health Science
Phone: 336-758-3612
E-mail: katulaj@wfu.edu |
| Accommodation |
Flow House can accommodate sixteen students. There are five student bedrooms on the top floor. A classroom, spacious kitchen, library with state-of-the-art technology, dining room, and living room are located on the middle floor. The house is wired for Internet access and students may bring their laptop computers. A three-bedroom faculty apartment is on the first floor. The house contains separate laundry facilities for faculty and students.
NOTE: All students participating in the WFU Flow House program are required to live in program-provided housing. Housing accommodations you may have on campus do not automatically transfer to abroad and certain housing accommodations (single rooms and private bathrooms, for example) may not be available. |
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| Selection |
The faculty director is responsible for the selection of each group based on the following criteria:
- Academic suitability
- Social and emotional maturity
- Interest in Vienna
- Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program
- Familiarity with the German language is not required, but would be helpful
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| Costs |
The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:
Program Fee - Usually covers room, excursions, and other costs associated with the program.
Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2023 summer rate was $950/per credit hour. Expect a slight increase for Summer 2024.
Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits and the cost of living in the destination country. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses.
Fees are currently estimated for Summer 2024
Program Fee - $3,714
Tuition (3 hrs) - $2,850
Airfare (estimated) - $1,600
Personal Expenses (estimated) - $2,335
Estimated total cost - $10,519 |
| Scholarships |
Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. |
| Visa & Passport |
Passport Information
Students need to check their passport's expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program's end date.
Students going on a summer program need to make sure their passport is valid through at least mid-February of the following year.
US passport holders who need to renew their passport should visit the U.S. Department of State's passport website for information on this process.
Non-US passport holders who need to renew their passport should refer to their home country's passport office.
Visa Information
If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your summer abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you by GPS. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country's embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not. |
| Contact |
Jeff Katula
Professor of Exercise and Health Science
Phone: 336-758-3612
E-mail: katulaj@wfu.edu
Dr. Rebecca Thomas, Ph.D
Director of Flow House
Professor of German
Phone: (336) 758 4408
E-mail: thomasrs@wfu.edu
Tyler Favale
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
336-758-4072
favalet@wfu.edu
Flow House Global Ambassadors:
Tahjanee Givens
givetv20@wfu.edu
Asheton Ayotte
ayotag20@wfu.edu
Zach Bokhari
bokhz20@wfu.edu
House Address:
Flow House
Gustaf Tschermakgasse 20
1190 Vienna, Austria
Phone: 011-431-367-0740
Fax: 011-431-367-1442 |
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