On Sunday June 17, 2018, nine UMASS Lowell students travelled to Valencia, Spain with Dr. Thomas Pineros Shields, Lecturer in the Department of Sociology for a six-week internship and civic and cultural learning experience.

Our first seminar was held in the terminal E near the gate for our flight.  Students wrote letters of advice from a future version of themselves to help them clarify their goals and expectations for this trip.  We also reviewed the “good, the bad and the ugly” aspects of behavioral expectations on this trip.  Finally, we began a discussion about cultural competency during an international experience.  Students left with homework of developing questions to ask our hosts on Tuesday morning at our orientation.

Logan Airport – June 17, 2018