Program Overview
The goal of this program is to explore human development across the lifespan from an international perspective. We want to provide students in the developmental psychology program with international human development experiences to witness how other countries approach child and adult development. Included in the trip would be visits to child and adult day care centers, University visits for discussions on human development in Iceland, and rich experience in cultural immersion with museum visits and nature excursions.
Enrollment in an associated spring 2024 course is not required for this program. As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. In addition, graduating seniors are not eligible to participate in this program unless they will continue their enrollment at SRU in credit bearing summer courses or an SRU graduate program in the fall.
This program will be capped at 20 student participants. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are submitted.
Faculty Leader Information
Dr. Catherine Massey
Psychology
309D Vincent Science Center
catherine.massey@sru.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Boerger
Psychology
309 J Vincent Science Center
elizabeth.boerger@sru.edu
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity for Spring Break-Faculty Led Programs begins |
September, October, November |
| Apply for your passport |
At the time of application-Please don't wait! (On average passports take 3 months to be processed) |
| Student applications & application fees due |
November 17, 2023 (Programs may close for applications earlier than the deadline if the number of completed applications exceeds the number of spots open on the program.) |
| Official acceptances announced |
Last week of November/First week of December |
| Mandatory-Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
Early December |
| Students billed for program fees |
Early December with spring 2024 billing |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
Mid January (flights are non-refundable once confirmed) |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
Mid January/February/March/April/May |
| Group departs |
Early May 2024 (exact date TBA) |
| Group returns |
Mid May 2024 (exact date TBA) |
Costs
A
non-refundable application fee of $100.00 is due at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee covering currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees.
This program is not associated with a spring 2024 course. As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. Graduating seniors are
not eligible to participate in this program unless they will continue their enrollment at SRU in credit bearing summer courses or an SRU graduate program in the fall.
Estimated Costs: $2,800.00 (estimated-final price will be confirmed at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
- International airfare
- Most program activities/site visits and excursions
- Shared accommodations
- Most breakfasts in country except on days of departures
- In-country transportation
Not included in the program cost above:
- Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $14 per week of travel
- Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
- Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $500.00-$600.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
- Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.