Building Resilience and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Hello! My name is Adeon and I identify as a queer first generational non-traditional student studying Spanish at the University of Oregon. In relation to my identities, I found that studying abroad here in Oviedo was a bit of a relief as Spain overall tends to be more inclusive to queer people. Keep in mind, however, that while Oviedo is considered a city, the overall feel to it is more of a small town with not a lot of variation in terms of the different kinds of people. Being an American will put you more outside of the norm than being queer.

Community Development and Social Impact in Ghana (CDSI)

Applications for Summer 2024 are now open!

This 5-week Faculty-led program will introduce students to contemporary issues facing Ghanaian society and developing countries through the lens of social entrepreneurship and medical sociology/anthropology in Ghana. 

Students will learn through classroom instruction, lectures and visits with local practitioners, experiential excursions, and special projects designed to enhance their understanding of the global forces impacting developing countries.