Haley Dowdell, a college student from Montana, was inspired by a family member to study psychology, veering from her original college path.
Listen to Haley’s experiences about getting over weeks of a frustrating Spanish standstill, giving an important presentation to Peruvian families, her favorite excursions, and what she will take back to college with her from this Spanish & Psychology program.
0:13 – Montana student inspired by brother to switch program
1:01 – Gain Spanish and work with kids
1:43 – No Spanish the last 8 years then a Spanish standstill?
2:42 – Ideal program length
2:59 – Relying on friends to communicate: bad idea
3:38 – Volunteer and shadowing work
5:04 – Presentation to Peruvian parents
6:09 – Comfortability in shadowing and volunteering
6:45 – Solidifying a career choice
7:06 – Alone in Lima
7:43 – Typical school day & professors’ qualities
8:56 – Paracas, Ica, hiking
9:57 – Keeping an open world view
10:36 – Cultural tips
12:05 – Get away while you can
12:24 – Going back to college after a Spanish immersion program
13:15 — ¿En serio?