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Zoë Spencer
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WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS ABROAD, AND WHY? My favorite and only class was Spanish for Health Care Professionals for Beginners. In this class I learned the similarities and differences in the health care system and in primary care for Costa Rican people and American people.HOW DID YOU ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE ABROAD?I went to different classes such as cooking class and dancing class to learn more about their culture. I also engaged in conversation whenever I went out, and interacted with the locals.
Why did you choose to study or intern abroad?
The choice to study abroad stems from my desire to learn multiple languages and immerse myself within various cultures. As an aspiring physician, I believe that appreciating another's background and experiences contribute to the bridging of health gaps existent in several communities.
Why did you choose your study/intern destination?
Having learned the Spanish language, I knew that studying in a predominantly Spanish-speaking area would be the most beneficial. The city of Alicante is relatively small and promises and intimate glimpse of local customs and traditions.
What CLASS ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO TAKING while ABROAD?
I am fortunate enough to have a semester that focuses strictly on Spanish! I look forward to improving my understanding and appreciation of the language in its entirety.
WHAT IS SOMETHING you're passionate and excited about?
I love singing! I am very active in worship leadership at my local church and enjoy writing music with my friends during my free time.
1. What were ways you found to experience the local culture?
In my host city, I lived with a host family. This was my favorite part of the experience. My host mom introduced me to many of the traditional foods and even helped me find places to visit on the weekend. Aside from visiting tourists spots, I visited an indigenous community, the local market places, and even a museum. Another part of the local culture I engaged in was at the university my course was held. I was able to meet many local students and tour the city with them.
2. What was your favorite course while abroad?
My favorite course was a Medical Spanish course. I enjoyed this course because I hope to become a doctor one day it will be very helpful. This is also my favorite class because while in Costa Rica I shadowed many doctors and medical staff. During this time, I was able to immediately apply what I learned and better understand the patients. This course introduced me to an area of the language I had not been exposed to. It gave me an in depth look of what it is like to communicate with and help Spanish speaking patients.
1. What was your favorite course while abroad?
My favorite course abroad was Spanish 2051, “Spanish for Healthcare Professionals.” I enjoyed this course a lot because it was relevant both inside and outside of the classroom. The material learned in this course was health terms and vocabulary in the Spanish language which consisted of hospital terms, the body and its illnesses/diseases, and common phrases and dialogue that healthcare professionals would use to speak with patients and their families. Everything I learned in Spanish 2051 was relevant to the outside world. I realized this during my second rotation at the local Hospital Clínica Bíblica. I shadowed a general physician while he was seeing a fourteen year old patient who was feeling under the weather. While I stood in the room as he was checking her, I got to listen in on the conversation between the doctor, the patient, and her mother. I heard so many of the words and phrases (of cold and flu symptoms) I was studying and memorizing that same week for an upcoming quiz. The real life dialogue that occurred during my rotation gave me confirmation that my Spanish 2051 class was very relevant and helping me learn a lot.
2. How has your study abroad experience shaped you?
My study abroad experience has shaped me today both career-wise and personally. In relation to my future career as a healthcare professional, studying abroad in (especially) a Spanish speaking country helped give me insight to the possibility of bridging the gaps in the health/medical field. In the U.S., many Spanish-only speakers are reluctant to seek the proper health care or are not treated with the most quality care due to the lack of understanding of language and culture from healthcare professionals. Studying abroad has advanced me in my goals of helping to bridge these gaps. Personally, my experience has shaped me because I am now a more open-minded and culturally aware young woman. I became more open minded and culturally aware after being in environments I was not used to and engaging in conversation and interaction with local people of my study abroad destination.