Patagonia Study Abroad

PSA utilizes a light but intense academic load combined with a busy university like schedule to teach students how to manage classes and daily life. The program begins by having each student define a goal or purpose they wish to fulfill by the end of the program. Those goals are then used as reference to help students map their progress and keep focus throughout the program. That's just the beginning. How can you help prepare your student? PSA suggests asking a few questions to start a thought provoking conversation. Just by having a short conversation, you are helping your student move closer to a mindset of growth and learning. Seven questions that will get you started. As you can tell these are seven points that will be cause for the student to think and address their goals and future. You have in effect helped commence a plan for growth and success. Are you prepared to balance kayaking with your academics? Can you describe how you might make a plan to balance your kayaking with academics? What are your academic goals for your time in Chile? Will you outline those goals? What are your leadership goals for your time in Chile? Will you outline those goals? What are your training and sport development goals for your time in Chile? Will you take some time to outline those goals? How do you think you might grow and improve through this program? What personal time and space do you need? How will you plan for your personal needs? What are you willing to do or sacrifice to achieve your goals? Will you document the things you are willing to do or sacrifice to achieve your goals? Here are some interesting modules and lectures included in the PSA program: Defining purpose. How and when to challenge your professor. Rules for negotiating. Decision Making - Self Worth vs. Outcome: A basis for how we make decisions. Growth vs Fixed Mindset - Understanding how your mindset affects your daily life and decisions. Balancing work and play - Can you do it all? Advanced Wilderness First Aid. ACA Kayak Instructor Certification. Principles of Video Production; Spanish Language; Cultural Studies. Leadership, Negotiation Skills, and Decision Making - The course that ties together each program aspect that will change the way students navigate school and life.