Study Abroad
While at Towson University, I have had the opportunity and privilege to direct multiple study abroad programs to Argentina and Italy. I find the study abroad experience to be deeply rewarding on a professional and academic level. Furthermore, I believe that students are presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore a country and culture that many individuals will never experience. Beyond the exposure to a new culture, students are able to explore the differences and similarities that exist between people, groups, and organizations from different parts of the world. I invite to join me on the next program to South Africa and encourage you to explore information presented here on my past study abroad experiences.
Upcoming Study Abroad Program to South Africa Summer 2018
Program Information: Here
Program Information: Here
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 2016 - Florence, Rome, and Vatican City
In January 2016, I 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) - nonprofit
Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (global Italian supermarket)
Business visit to Fattoria di Maiano – working organic 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)
Excursions and Day trips included:
Casa Internazionale delle donne (International House of Women) - nonprofit
Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (global Italian supermarket)
Business visit to Fattoria di Maiano – working organic 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 2015 - Florence, Rome, and Vatican City
In May 2015, I 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) - nonprofit
Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (global 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
Excursions and Day trips included:
Casa Internazionale delle donne (International House of Women) - nonprofit
Business visit to Ganzo (teaching restaurant) & Eataly (global 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 2014 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
In May 2014, I 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: http://wp.me/p2S0DC-op
Excursions and Day trips included:
International businesses - IBM and Carrefour
Hotel Bauen - A cooperative business run exclusively by employees
ESMA - Site of "dirty" war atrocities
Museo Evita - Evita Museum
ANUVA Wine - Company 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
Excursions and Day trips included:
International businesses - IBM and Carrefour
Hotel Bauen - A cooperative business run exclusively by employees
ESMA - Site of "dirty" war atrocities
Museo Evita - Evita Museum
ANUVA Wine - Company 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 2013 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
In January 2013, Dr. Devin Wallace and I 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 - A cooperative business run exclusively by employees
ESMA - Site of "dirty" war atrocities
Museo Evita - Evita Museum
ANUVA Wine - Company 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
Excursions and Day trips included:
MALBA - The Latin America Art Museum
Hotel Bauen - A cooperative business run exclusively by employees
ESMA - Site of "dirty" war atrocities
Museo Evita - Evita Museum
ANUVA Wine - Company 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