intro to Psychology in lisbon
with portland community college & api
Program Details
Program Dates: July-August 2024 (Dates TBD)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal*
Faculty Lead: Laura Lawn [email protected]
Application Deadline: 03/01/2024
Program Price: TBD**
Funding & Scholarships: Scholarship funds available to offset program costs. Click here to learn more!
*Course starts at PCC prior to program travel dates
**Subject to change depending on enrollment numbers
Program Summary
Take a deep dive into understanding and experiencing how humans perceive the world around us. Discover how you are always actively creating your own reality as we explore Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. Practice seeing a new culture through a new lens to truly understand and appreciate the unique complexities of Portuguese people, history, and culture.
What’s Included
Itinerary Highlights
- A walking tour of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal
- The Jardim Botânico de Lisboa and the historic street market Mercado Praça da Figueira
- A Portuguese cooking class and a Pastéis de Belém tasting
- The National Tile Museum and participate in a hands-on tile workshop
- The Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Museum (FRESS) and participate in a hands-on furniture workshop
- The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology
- A Belém Walking Tour of the Tower and Pastéis de Belém tasting, as well as a visit to the Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Museum (FRESS), including participation in a hands-on furniture workshop.
- Attend guest lectures on contemporary topics in psychology at the ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, and engage with faculty and experts working in laboratories on innovative research in psychology
Transportation & Travel Documents
- Group airport pick-up
- Group airport return
- Ground transportation on all program activities, as necessary
Not Included:
- International airfare
- Passport processing fees
- Luggage fees
Room & Board
Accommodation:
- Accommodation for program duration
Meals:
- Select meals included
- Group welcome meal, farewell meal, and one cooking class meal
Not Included:
- Any additional meals or activities not specified or listed as “not included”
Health & Safety
- API on-site Resident Director available 24/7 for emergencies
- Health, safety, and cultural orientation upon arrival to Portugal
- International health insurance
Academic Component
Academics:
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- Instructor: Laura Lawn – [email protected]
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Course: PSY 201A
- Credits: 4
- Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115, and MTH 20, or equivalent placement, or instructor approval.
- Program Type: Split Course (course starts at PCC in Portland prior to program dates)
Program Dates: TBD (July-August 2024). Course starts at PCC prior to program travel dates.
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Financial Aid Resources
You might be surprised to hear that you can use financial aid to study abroad! API does accept all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.
Passport Resources
Don’t let a missing passport derail your study abroad plans! International travelers are itching to get back out there so processing time for passport applications and renewals has increased. Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible to ensure your study abroad plans stay on track!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.
Let’s Get You Abroad!
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Connect with Your School
For more information on this program, or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to your study abroad office!
Why API
API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.
Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:
- Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
- Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
- High-touch student support throughout the program
About API
Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable experiential learning programs. Their extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural and linguistic learning. Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. They strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, works to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.