1. Dana GrossKen AbramsCarol Enns St. Olaf CollegeCarleton CollegeCornell College Northfield, MNNorthfield, MNMt. Vernon, IA

2. Kenneth Abrams, Ph.D. Carleton College Northfield, MN August 5, 2014

3. 1. Via the Web Psychology department website of main local university Literature review using host country as a search term

4. 2. On Campus Director of Off-Campus Studies Faculty from other departments

5. 3. Networking within professional organizations NAFSA: The Association of International Educators IACCP: Int’l Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology SCCR: The Society for Cross-Cultural Research

6. 4. Alumni

7. Meet with Psychology Faculty and Clinicians Meet with Potential Host Organizations Evaluate Potential Excursion Sites

8. Website Flyers / Brochures OCS Fairs Information Meetings Email

9. Visa Issues Health Insurance Orientation Meetings

10. student and faculty housing classroom space assistance with excursions professional connections

11. Assigned Readings Crazy Like Us (Watters, 2010) Culture and Mental Health (Eshun & Gurung, 2009) Open-Ended Questions Week 1 Exam

12. To what extent are mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia universal? Do “culture-bound syndromes” exist? How similar must syndromes be to be considered the same? What are the treatment implications of cultural relativity for psychopathology?

13. The fall of communism and rise of eating disorders Involuntary commitment as a political tool The assessment and treatment of sexual offenders

14. Professor of “Sexuology” Professor of Forensic Psychology

15. Eating Disorders Unit (patient with anorexia) Sexual Disorders Unit (patients with GID) Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital (sexual offenders) Private Practice (assessment of paraphilias)

16. Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry. Consider the potential effects of psychology-based interventions on issues of global concern. Interact sensitively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives. Exhibit respect for members of diverse groups with sensitivity to issues of power, privilege, and discrimination.

17. Research seminar Local research coordinator Simple studies Preferred methodologies observational study content analysis online study

18. Non-Psychology Courses Czech Art & Architecture Czech Language Extracurricular Activities Film nights Castles, museums, athletics Excursions Historical towns Hiking

19. Blog Blog For Friends and Parents

20. Program Assessment Integration of experiences Reunion