Gain insights on thought processes, motivators, and human behavior. Taking your psychology studies abroad will reveal how culture can influence human behavior and affirm the ways that we can be motivated by the same things. See first-hand the challenges that psychologists in other societies face and how they operate within the communities they serve. Examine how people with memory issues, psychiatric disorders, and developmental conditions are cared for in countries outside the US. Learn research methods, including qualitative and quantitative methods, and statistics to strengthen your research skills.
My internship in Singapore was an invaluable experience that aligned my interests and helped me decide to pursue a career in a creative and academic field. Through my role as a graphic designer, I developed crucial communication and design skills, gained insight into the inner workings of an art-focused organization, and learned the importance of being earnest in professional pursuits.
I deliberately chose the shortest program I could find and ended up feeling like it wasn’t long enough! Our classes followed problem-based learning which meant doing the reading prior so we could participate in the discussions. Initially, the idea of speaking in class was jarring to me, but I learned that the class may benefit from what I share just as I would from what my classmates share.
