Liberal Arts Major: Psychology
Minor: Women's Studies
Hometown: Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania
Experience Time: Summer 2022

Give us a brief summary of your experience?

I traveled to Greece to learn more about the religious and historical background of the country. By traveling to different sites, I learned how Greece kickstarted much of what we deem modern civilization and how our culture differs from the Greek culture.

How did this experience impact you academically?

This experience had a significant impact on me academically as I learned a great deal about where we got our start as a civilization. We visited several sites that showed us where historical figures made revolutionary discoveries that impacted how we interact with each other and with knowledge. I also got to learn how another cultures handle mental health, which was extremely eye-opening since that is the primary focus of my future career.

"Living in a new country gave me a new appreciation and understanding of how culture impacts people's beliefs."

How will this experience impact your career goals?

Living in a new country gave me a new appreciation and understanding of how culture impacts people's beliefs. Seeing how people from another country interact with each other and handle day-to-day struggles will be helpful to my future role as a therapist.

How has the College of the Liberal Arts helped you to find and/or succeed in this experience (e.g., adviser, faculty, staff, enrichment funds, etc.)?

I worked with my advisor during the 2021-2022 school year to figure out a plan of action that worked best with my schedule. I also received enrichment funds from the College of Liberal Arts to help aid in some of the financial requirements of this experience.