Invisible Groups in a New Poland
(SASS 375C/575C) | 3 credits
Spring Break
March 9-16, 2024
Pre-/Post-Trip Saturday Seminars
Jan. 27, 2024
Feb. 24, 2024
Apr. 6, 2024
Information Session
Nov. 8. 2023
In a post-Communist world, how does Poland address the issues affecting its most vulnerable citizens? What is modern Polish society’s response to social welfare, and where does the funding come from? Discover how Poland’s recent political and economic transformations impact its public and private social welfare system working to tackle poverty, homelessness, aging and mental health disorders.
In cooperation with the Institute of Sociology at the University of Poznan, engage with university students, government officials, practicing social workers and some of Poland’s most prominent scholars. In addition to guided tours of nonprofit organizations, students can enhance their resumes by participating in an international symposium at the end of the course.
"Studying abroad with the Mandel School gave me the unique opportunity to connect with students and faculty outside of the classroom. The faculty’s passion for the course and their network of colleagues made the experience unlike any other trip I have ever been on. The relationships that resulted from this trip are ones to last a lifetime."
— Emily Davis, social work student, Poland 2018