1. Global Immersion Program
Application Destinations
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF LOS ALAMITOS ARMY AIRFIELD, a
military airport operated by the
What type of work do you see yourself doing in the next five years? California Army National Guard on
the 1,400-acre Joint Forces Training
Base in Los Alamitos, Calif., is one of
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the most active Department of
Defense aviation operations in the
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_____________________________________________________________ RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
installation, serves as the headquarters for the United States Air
_____________________________________________________________ Forces in Europe. Located near Kaiserslautern, Germany, the base
sits at the hub of the largest American military community in Europe
Have you ever traveled outside the United States? Where? with roughly 50,000 U.S. personnel living in the area.
_____________________________________________________________ LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL Military Culture:
CENTER is the largest military
hospital outside the continental U.S. Forces Abroad in
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Germany
United States. Located near
Landstuhl, Germany, it serves as the
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wounded soldiers coming from Iraq
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troops stationed in Germany.
Are you a U.S. citizen? ______ Do you have a U.S. passport? ______
U.S. ARMY GARRISON HEIDELBERG comprises a number of United
States military installations in and around Heidelberg, Germany,
Describe any of your classes or experiences that might be related including the headquarters of the U.S. Army in Europe and several
to this course. NATO facilities.
U.S. ARMY GARRISON BAUMHOLDER, home of the 170th Infantry
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Brigade Combat Team, represents one of the largest concentrations
of U.S. Army combat units outside the continental United States. The
_____________________________________________________________ base, known as “The Rock,” is nestled among the rolling hills of
central Germany.
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LUXEMBOURG AMERICAN
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situated in a beautiful wooded area
near Luxembourg City, is one of 14
Briefly describe your expectations for the program and what you permanent World War II American
would like to accomplish. military cemeteries erected on
foreign soil by the American Battle
_____________________________________________________________ Monuments Commission. American
soldiers who died in the battles of
the Second World War are buried
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Montgomery Ross Fisher Building
here, as is the acclaimed war hero
Army General George S. Patton.
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411
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USC School of Social Work
STRASBOURG, FRANCE, perched
www.usc.edu/socialwork
University Park Campus
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Germany, has been part of both
throughout the centuries. In this
Please return application along with a capital of the Alsace region, streets
non-refundable $250 deposit still bear the names of the medieval
(check made payable to USC) to: tradesmen who lived and worked
Dan Hester there. The home of the European
Director, International Programs Parliament and Council of Europe,
USC School of Social Work, MRF 202B this often-overlooked and surpris-
669 West 34th Street ingly cosmopolitan destination
features a stunning cathedral.
Los Angeles, California 90089-0411
213.740.3939
hester@usc.edu

2. Program Overview Program Details Frequently Asked Questions Application
Military Culture: FORMAT Will I get credit toward my degree? Military Culture:
The three-week program will begin with pre-departure sessions If you are enrolled in the USC School of Social Work, you will
U.S. Forces Abroad in on the USC campus followed by a visit to the Los Alamitos Army receive 4-unit credits for completing the program. U.S. Forces Abroad in
Germany Germany
Airfield in California. During the two weeks in Europe, students
will participate in a rigorous, experiential learning experience Will this program help my chances of finding a job?
that combines daily lectures with guest speakers and field visits With the world growing smaller every day and the economies of all
to a variety of sites including the U.S. Air Force Deployment nations becoming increasingly intertwined, employers, regardless
Transition Center at Ramstein Air Base, Outpatient Behavioral of profession, are eager for employees who bring new and innova-
Health at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and Europe tive approaches that are often shaped by experiences in
Regional Medical Command in Heidelberg that provides mental non-traditional classroom settings. BASIC INFORMATION
health services to Army personnel.
Is financial aid available? Name ________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANTS If you are receiving or are eligible for financial aid for your educa-
The program is designed for a limited number of graduate-level tion, you may be able to apply it toward international study. For
Student ID # ________________________________________________ _
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social work. Prospective participants are encouraged to attend details, visit the School of Social Work’s Financial Aid Office.
at least one informational meeting to become familiar with the
expectations and logistics of this one-of-a-kind program. Do I need a passport and visa? Date of Birth _______________/________________/______________
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Yes. You will need a passport for entry into Europe. United States
ACCOMMODATIONS (subject to change) citizens and green card holders will not need a visa to enter Europe. Address______________________________________________________
USC will arrange weekday housing at lodging facilities near Los However, if you are an international student, you will need to
Alamitos and Ramstein Air Base and weekend accommodations investigate if a visa is required for your entry into Europe. _____________________________________________________________
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in Strasbourg, France.
What is the weather like in Northern Europe? Phone __________________________Cell _______________________
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The School of Social Work at the University of Southern Cali- COSTS During May and June, the weather in Northern Europe varies as it
fornia offers a global immersion program in Germany that Program costs include two-week accommodations (double-room shifts from cooler spring to slightly warmer summer temperatures.
Email ________________________________________________________
occupancy), daily breakfast, weekday lunches, local transporta- While it can be moderately warm during the day and generally cool
will prepare students to meet the critical need for culturally tion during program hours and field excursions. In addition, in the evening, periodic showers can be expected anytime.
competent behavioral healthcare providers who work with Alternative E-mail ___________________________________________
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costs include a program administrative fee. Other fees are
servicemembers and their families. The three-week program additional, including tuition for a required 4-unit course and a What do I pack?
health insurance policy if not enrolled in the mandatory USC Casual, light, but warm, clothing. Jeans are acceptable in the
will take place at Los Alamitos Army Airfield in California and student health insurance plan and covered by the international classroom and in the field. You may also want to bring a bathing SCHOOL INFORMATION
U.S. military installations in Germany, including Ramstein study abroad option. All participants will be responsible for their suit and a sweater, jacket or light overcoat for the evenings. Please
Air Base, the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the own roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Frankfurt, Germany, note airline baggage requirements may change, so it is important
to check with your airline regarding baggage allowances. You may Enrolled at
dinners, weekend lunches, non-program related transportation,
U.S. Army Garrisons in Baumholder and Heidelberg. and other incidentals. be charged additional baggage fees. Orange County Academic Center
Designed to increase military fluency, the experience will also
WHAT STUDENTS WILL GAIN What is the money situation? San Diego Academic Center
help participants develop a deeper understanding of systems
The euro is the official currency of the European countries on this Skirball Academic Center
of care in place for military personnel during deployment and • Appreciation for the military’s emphasis on mission
trip. All major credit cards and traveler’s cheques are accepted, and
readiness, support of service, honor and cohesion, and
the transition back home. there is ample access to ATMs. University Park Campus
how these influence social work delivery at the micro,
mezzo and macro levels Virtual Academic Center
Can I arrive early and/or stay longer than the two-week program?
Through visits to key military installations in the United • Understanding of the impact of military transitions and You will need to arrive at the same time as the entire delegation
States and Germany, students will have a unique opportunity stressful life events on a military family traveling to Germany. However, you can stay longer in Europe at
to gain an understanding of how the uniformed services your own expense. Full-time Part-time
• Knowledge of issues related to
coordinate care during deployment. Such insight will better loss, stressors, changes and
For more information contact:
transitions over a veteran’s life
prepare future social work practitioners to help reintegrating Anthony Hassan, Clinical Associate Professor
cycle as pertinent to designing
213.743.2050 • CIR@usc.edu EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
servicemembers navigate multiple systems of care provided interventions
for transitioning veterans and their families. • Awareness of risk and Name ________________________________________________________
protective factors associated
with deployment, military service
Participants will also take part in cultural excursions, which and other aspects of life and
Relationship _____________________________________________
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may include visits to the Luxembourg American Cemetery and role transitions that
servicemembers and Address ____________________________________________________
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Memorial, where Army General George S. Patton is buried,
veterans experience
and Strasbourg, France, often considered the capital city of Phone ______________________________________________________ _
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Europe and a symbol of post-war unity.