Study Abroad Summer 2018 - Cape Town & Johannesburg, South Africa
In May 2018, Dr.s Earnest and Brown will be leading a study abroad program designed to explore the relationship between psychology and culture. This program will involve students traveling to Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa to investigate psychological concepts in South African culture and explore the similarities and differences between South Africa and the United States.
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Study Abroad Summer 2017 - Florence & Rome, Italy
In Summer 2017, Dr. Earnest & Dr. McClain lead 26 students to Rome and Florence, Italy to study culture and psychology. Specifically we focused on the differences and similarities that exist between various cultures and how these differences influence the way we think, feel, and behave (psychology). Topics of discussion included family life/gender relations, economic issues, social justice policies, work-life integration, intercultural communication, mental health, education, diversity, and culture adaptation and shock.
Program Blog: Italy Summer 2017. Excursions and Day trips included: Casa Internazionale delle donne (International House of Women) Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (global supermarket) Business visit to Fattoria di Maiano (working farm and olive oil producer) Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica Santa Maria della Concilazione (Capuchin Crypt) Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Foodie tour of Florence Santa Maria dei Fiori (Florence Duomo) Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens Santa Croce Uffizi Gallery Galileo Museum & Leonardo da Vinci Museum Muso Laboratorio della Mente (Museum of Mental Health) |
Study Abroad January 2016 - Florence & Rome, Italy
In January 2016, Dr. Earnest lead 14 students to Rome and Florence, Italy to study culture and psychology. Specifically we focused on the differences and similarities that exist between various cultures and how these differences influence the way we think, feel, and behave (psychology). Topics of discussion included family life/gender relations, economic issues, social justice policies, work-life integration, intercultural communication, mental health, education, diversity, and culture adaptation and shock.
Program Blog: Italy January 2016. Excursions and Day trips included: Casa Internazionale delle donne (International House of Women) Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (global supermarket) Business visit to Fattoria di Maiano (working farm and olive oil producer) Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica Santa Maria della Concilazione (Capuchin Crypt) Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Foodie tour of Florence Santa Maria dei Fiori (Florence Duomo) Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens Day trip to Panzano, Italy Santa Croce Uffizi Gallery Galileo Museum & Leonardo da Vinci Museum Muso Laboratorio della Mente (Museum of Mental Health) |
Study Abroad Summer 2105 - Florence & Rome, Italy
FIn May 2015, Dr. Earnest lead 20 students to Rome and Florence, Italy to study culture and psychology. Specifically we focused on the differences and similarities that exist between various cultures and how these differences influence the way we think, feel, and behave (psychology). Topics of discussion included family life/gender relations, economic issues, social justice policies, work-life integration, intercultural communication, mental health, education, diversity, and culture adaptation and shock.
Program Blog: Italy Summer 2015 Excursions and Day trips included: Casa Internazionale delle donne (International House of Women) Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (Italian supermarket) Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica Santa Maria della Concilazione (Capuchin Crypt) Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Trajan’s Market Foodie tour of Florence Santa Maria dei Fiori (Florence Duomo) Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens Day trip to Panzano, Italy Santa Croce Uffizi Gallery Galileo Museum & Leonardo da Vinci Museum |
Study Abroad Summer 2014 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
In May 2014, Dr. Earnest lead 14 students to Buenos Aires, Argentina to study human behavior and mental process in a comparative study of the U.S. and Argentina. Specifically we focused on the differences and similarities that exist between various cultures and how these differences influence the way we think, feel, and behave (psychology). Topics of discussion included family life/gender relations, economic issues, social justice policies, work-life integration, intercultural communication, mental health, education, diversity, and culture adaptation and shock.
Program Blog: Argentina Summer 2014 Excursions and Day trips included: International businesses (IBM and Carrefour) Hotel Bauen (Cooperative business run exclusively by employees) ESMA - Site of "dirty" war atrocities Museo Evita (Evita Museum) ANUVA Wine (Specializing in selling wines from small vineyards worldwide) Mercado de Liniers (Cattle Market) City Tour of Buenos Aires Tango Show at Tortoni El Tigre - river/beach area Dia de Camp (Gaucho ranch) Lujan Basilica Teatro Colon (Theater and Opera house) Recoleta district and cemetery |
Study Abroad January 2013 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
In January 2013, Dr. David Earnest and Dr. Devin Wallace took 25 students to Buenos Aires, Argentina to compare the United States and Argentina on a variety of cross-cultural and industrial and organizational psychology issues. Our program consisted of two courses from the psychology department: Special Topics and Study Abroad versions of Industrial psychology and Cross-cultural psychology. The focus of this program was on comparing and contrasting the differences between U.S. and Argentina on cultural, societal, and business areas. Specifically our program occurred in Buenos Aires and surrounding areas over a two week period. Students participated in lectures, cultural excursions, visits to local businesses, and local guest speakers. Topics of discussion included family life/gender relations, economic issues since the 1980’s, social justice policies, and relationships between unions and management in various organization types.
Excursions and Day trips included: MALBA (The Latin America Art Museum) Hotel Bauen (Cooperative business run exclusively by employees) ESMA - Site of "dirty" war atrocities Museo Evita (Evita Museum) ANUVA Wine (Specializing in selling wines from small vineyards worldwide) Mercado de Liniers - Cattle Market City Tour of Buenos Aires Tango Show at Tortoni El Tigre - river/beach area Dia de Camp (Gaucho ranch) Lujan Basilica Buenos Aires Zoo Recoleta district and cemetery |