Cross Cultural Psychology in Spain, Morocco and Portugal

The experience gained from Cross-cultural psychology studies through tours enriches
degree programs by taking into account the effect of culture and how it impacts nations and
countries. Cross cultural experiences are actually encounters of the intercultural kind that
challenge the stereotypes, it helps understand cross cultural dilemmas and conflicts and
ultimately gives insight into some possible solutions to such dilemmas. It helps us find an answer
to the question that all people being so similar why there are so much differences in traditions,
culture, behavior and lifestyle.
By understanding the cross cultural psychology obtained through this academic tour of
Spain, Morocco and Portugal, the participant is able to help enhance the learning environment of
home campus by making others explore and appreciate the cultural impacts which goes beyond
their own notions. By giving one's own idea of international perspective, of universal essence,
one is competent enough to discuss the ways through which we can find the universal essence in
humanity whilst seeing the other differences, it also help others understand that cross cultural
psychology study tours are crucial to the understanding of the human race as a whole.
It is the understanding of cross cultural psychology gained through academic tours that motivates
us explore topics across cultures. It helps, students, teachers and educators appreciate cultural
impacts by going beyond the limitations of ones own constructions of right and good, and
exploring others constructions of these notions, seems to be the key to such flourishing. Cross
cultural study through travel is crucial to the understanding of human beings, the mirth and
laughter, ecstasy and tragedy, fellow-feeling, hate and repulsionall to be learnt from the life in
the raw that only cross cultural psychology study can bring to us.

As I wish to pursue my career as a communicator, hence the 'live experience' of a direct

engagement with the people of the host country will give more authenticity to my knowledge of
cultural values and life style of the country. When one is free of many misconceptions and
preconceived images, all the misconceptions are redressed by gaining real insights into the social
and cultural diversity of the country in ways that were distinct from, and superior to, the abstract,
intellectualized perspectives available through more formal learning. There are many great
cultural aspects that is learnt when one travels to other countries, like in Marrakesh, the sense of
hospitality is immense and highly pronounced to the visitor. As a consequence, many who return
from the study tour turn more conscious of the inadequacy of generalizations that occlude
important cultural nuances and differences, and considerably more cautious about making
simplistic generalizations about other people in the world.
Each one amongst the participant of this cross cultural psychology tour is expected to
face some unique confronting process, it would challenge the perceived conceptions and
assumptions about the host countries as well as about their own identities as educated persons
and professionals. These experiences may entail unsetting engagements with the local culture as
it challenges any personal assumptions they might face with different social and cultural norms.