Help Deanna Study Abroad in SCANDINAVIA!!

Deanna Larson Start Date: Apr 9, 2016 - End Date: May 28, 2016
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Norway

My Travel Story

by: Deanna Larson Start Date: Apr 9, 2016 - End Date: May 28, 2016
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
Hello!

My name is Deanna and I am studying at Arizona State University (ASU) for may Bachelors in History with a minor in Anthropology. I will go on to get my Masters in ESL (English as a second language), as my plan is to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). I started my journey towards a college degree pretty late ( I was 38) because I was waiting until my son was older. I have always had a dream of teaching English abroad, and this study abroad class trip will get me closer to my dream. I have found an excellent program through Arizona State University.

I will be traveling to Europe to study the following topics;

Cultural Aspects of Food; This program will allow students to experience real world examples of cultural food variations in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway from both a current day and historical perspective. Experiencing these climates will allow students to evaluate food availability and how this relates to nutrition and food choices. Comparison of these scenarios in Scandinavia and specifically with the Sami culture to their hometown environment will allow students understand the impact in various cultural aspects (religion, ethnicity, availability) allowing students to develop empathetic and practical guidance to patients or clients in their chosen careers.

Health Risks and Healthcare in Denmark, Sweden and Norway; This program will allow students to investigate real world examples of how lifestyle, nutrition, climate and available healthcare options influence disease risk in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Students will be able to evaluate the medical facilities and programs in these countries and compare them to what we have in the United States. Traditional healthcare of the Sami population will be investigated as well. In experiencing these systems first hand, students will be able to evaluate benefits and shortcomings to healthcare systems from a cultural perspective.

These classes will help towards my learning and understanding of the cultural differences in other country's and be a big help with my coming Masters program.

I am olny asking for the airfare to get to Europe, though I am still raising $1600 more for meals and local traveling expenses for while I am there.

Honestly, the donation you give me means so much more than the actual dollar amount. By you donating, even if it’s $1, you are telling me that you believe in me and my goals. That, there, means so much more than any dollar amount. Having a group of people, even if it’s just one person, say, “Hey, Deanna, I believe in you and what you want to do in life, and I’m willing to help in any way I can,” is something priceless. I know my experiences will be memorable, amazing, and will be an invaluable experience that will help me grow both professionally and personally.

If you can’t contribute/donate any money towards my campaign, don’t worry about it! I completely understand. If you’re still interested in helping, though, please spread the word! Tell your friends, family, colleagues, or even a random stranger about my campaign! I would also appreciate it if you would share my campaign on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google+, or whatever other social media you may use :)

If you have read any of this campaign, shared it, donated, and or contributed in some way, thank you so much. I really appreciate you for taking the time to do this for me. Whomever you may be—family, friend, friend of a friend, former classmate, professor, former teacher/professor, mentor, acquaintance, stranger—I sincerely thank you for helping me be that much closer to reaching my goals and dreams.

With my utmost respect,
Deanna :)



  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Norway

Updates

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  • UPPSULA, SWEDEN

    UPPSULA, SWEDEN
    The history of medicine and its influence on current health trends and nutrition will be investigated at the Museum of Medical History. Professional lectures related to Scandinavian healthcare and interprofessional relationships; traditional Sami health and nutrition practices; the Nordic diet, food availability and health benefits will be examined. A visit to a Scandinavian hospital to examine their healthcare system directly from their doctors and staff.

  • STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

    STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
    In our memorable trip to the Nobel Prize Museum students will tour the museum and learn about Nobel winners and the selection process. The class will vie for their own Nobel Prize based on their scientific discoveries or accomplishments in their chosen field! The Viking culture will be examined at the Swedish History museum.

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