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MAY TERM ABROAD: A COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE IMMERSION IN GENEVA
This May Term program provides an immersive educational experience in Cognitive Neuroscience in Geneva, Switzerland. Cognitive neuroscience explores neural mechanisms of cognition, including perception, memory, and decision-making. This course examines brain structure's role in cognitive processes, emphasizing brain imaging, neural networks, and cognitive disorders, with a focus on critical thinking and experimental design. Students will explore neural mechanisms underlying cognition through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, focusing on brain imaging, neuroplasticity, and cognitive disorders. Geneva, a global hub for scientific innovation, provides access to leading institutions like the University of Geneva, the University of Lausanne, and EPFL. The program integrates academic rigor with cultural activities, including boat tours, hikes, and visits ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
- Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- PSY 301 and PSY 418 or 420M with a grade of C or higher in both
- Non-PSY: PSY 301 with a C or higher and more
- Must maintain good academic standing
Program information above is subject to change.
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Student Perspective: Cognitive Neuroscience in Geneva
UT Psychology student Alisha Flexwala reflects on her personal, academic, intellectual, and professional growth during her experience abroad.
Read Alisha's Story
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GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN HEARING LOSS: AN AUSTRALIAN IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
This program, based at Macquarie University’s Australian Hearing Hub, offers students an immersive experience in hearing health through research, innovation and service delivery. Students will visit leading institutions like Cochlear Ltd. and the Shepherd Centre, gaining exposure to cutting-edge auditory technology and pediatric interventions. The students will focus on hearing loss, its intersections with cognition and global health, and includes seminars, collaborative projects, and cultural experiences. The program fosters global awareness and culturally responsive solutions to the worldwide challenge of hearing loss.
