Lindsey Melzer
Undergraduate Student
Language and International Health B.S.
Spanish Emphasis
Graduating Spring 2023
Language Proficiency
SPAN 2020
Communicated in Spanish with classmates and improved grammar rules and vocabulary. Focused on past tenses and subjunctive.
SPAN 3010
Analyzed and debated controversial health topics in Spanish.
SPAN 3150
Learned human anatomy and various diseases in Spanish. Practiced physical examinations for patients and other interactions in a clinical setting.
SPAN 4190
Focused on a chosen Hispanic population to learn about the cultural aspects of health and health services available and the concepts associated with decentralization. Wrote a research paper on the social economic influences associated with education in the Hispanic population in Greenville SC.
SPAN 3080
Learned about significant aspects to the culture in Spanish-American countries with an emphasis on the geographical, economical, social, political, and artistic aspects.
SPAN 4180
Researched health care systems in Spanish speaking countries with a focus on the managerial and business aspects. Wrote a research paper on the health care system in the Dominican Republic.
SPAN 4090
Reviewed grammar rules and practiced skills through writings and presentations. Taken abroad.
SPAN 4110
Further reviewed grammar rules and practiced skills through writings and presentations. Taken abroad.
SPAN 3040
Analyzed aspects of literature amongst various authors in Latin America. Applied knowledge with papers, presentations, and exams.
Health Sciences
HLTH 2020
Learned what public health is and what it does. Examined influences of current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends.
HLTH 2980
Applied behavioral, biological, and psycho-social factors to public health epidemics. Focused on the impact of infectious diseases and best health practices.
HLTH 2030
Studied the American health care system. Learned the resources and processes involved in delivering health care services. Access, cost, and quality of care were emphasized.
HLTH 3800
Studied epidemiological practices used in the origin, distribution, and control of diseases.
HLTH 2400
Analyzed health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Wrote a research paper on sleep habits in college students.
HLTH 4310
Studied the environmental effects of toxins on human health and how humans are impacted over time. Wrote a research paper on the effects of genetic modification.
HLTH 4700
Learned about the health care system in Costa Rica. Compared health care systems internationally. Applied medical knowledge to hypothetical real-life scenarios. Taken abroad.
HLTH 2600
Studied the medical terminology and communications associated with modern medicine.
HLTH 4900
Discussed research in the health field. Practiced research and evaluation strategies for a chosen topic within the field of public health.
HLTH 3250
Discussed a variety of infectious diseases accompanied with their exposure management, precautions, treatment, and signs and symptoms.
Pre Health Professional
BIOLOGY 1030 &1050
Gained a basic understanding of general biology 1 and lab.
BIOLOGY 1040 & 1060
Gained a basic understanding of general biology 2 and lab.
CH 1010
Learned and practiced a general knowledge of chemistry 1 and lab.
STAT 2030
Practiced analyzing basic statistical methods.
CH 1020
Learned and practiced a general knowledge of chemistry 2 and lab.
PHYS 2070 & 2090
Learned and practiced the concepts in general physics 1 and lab.
BIOL 2220
Learned and applied my knowledge of human anatomy and physiology 1 through lecture and laboratory design.
BIOL 2230
Learned and applied my knowledge of human anatomy and physiology 2 through lecture and laboratory design.
CH 2230 & 2270
Learned and practiced my knowledge of organic chemistry 1 and lab.
MICR 3050
Developed an understanding of microbiology and applied knowledge in the classroom and in the laboratory setting.
GEN 3000
Gained a knowledge of fundamental genetics.
BIOL 4780
Learned the metabolic and neural functions of the human body when exercising and practiced knowledge outside of the classroom with assignments.
PSYC 3060
Learned the science and psychology of human sexual behaviors.
PSYC 3400
Studied the lifespan developmental patterns from infancy to adulthood.
PSCY 3640
Discussed comparative approaches to motivation, development, maintenance, and attraction directed towards success in the workplace.
PSYC 3830
Studied the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
PSYC 2750
Learned psychological principles used to study human behavior and tied them to transportation.
Culture & Literature
LIH 1270
Learned about cultural competency in a variety of narratives through guest speakers, articles, and videos.
LIH 3990
Prepared to go abroad by partaking in cultural trainings and practicing spanish proficiency.
LIH 4000
Internship abroad credit completed upon return to my home university.
IS 1010
CCA credit completed during time abroad. Wrote essays on cultural emersion based on my personal experience.
TSAP 1010
Studied abroad for the summer of 2022 in San Ramón, Costa Rica. Experienced the culture of the Ticos through travel, food, and cultural experiences.