Innovision Spring 2019

SPRING 2019 | 27 Keshia noticed things that happen in Greece that don’t occur in the U.S. There were times when Keshia would see people in the marketplace who didn’t have enough money, but still be able to shop because the owner would trust them to come back and pay at a later date. She noticed that cats would roam all areas of Greece. Even marketplaces. Keshia attended the American College of Greece. She studied the history of Psychology, Psychology of Addiction, Philosophy, Coaching in Sports and even took a power Pilates course. Therewas no language barrier for Keisha in the classroomas all of Keshia’s professors spoke very good English. But her Philosophy professor would alwaysmake sure to point out theGreekmeaning of a fewEnglishwords. The program gave Keshia much more than an education. Most weekends, Keshia would take trips with the University to the smaller Greek islands to be more involved in Greek culture. She also had the opportunity to participate in some meditation club activities such as dog walking. Keshia appreciated how easy Kutztown helped her take advantage of the opportunity. From the help of Financial Aid services and the resources from the study abroad office to the department of Sport Management, Keshia was able to make sure that her finances and paperwork were taken care of. And with the help of the department of Sport Management, Keshia had the feeling of security knowing that all of her classes in Greece would complement with what she was studying here at Kutztown. On the plane ride home, Keshia brought back a new level of sensibility. When asked what she took away from her time in Greece, Keshia said, “I think the most that I’ve gained was a humbled world view about things in a cultural perspective. I think, if more people traveled, less problems would pop up.” Keshia looks forward to getting more involved in yoga, meditation and wellness to learn how mind, body and sport interact with each other. She would love an opportunity to coach others through their problems with sport and other physical activities. Junior Sport Management major, Keshia Havelow, spent her fall 2018 semester studying abroad in Greece. She was always interested in traveling and decided on Greece because of its peaceful appeal and her fascination with philosophy. This wasn’t her first time traveling outside of the U.S, as she has visited Canada. But it was her first time getting on a plane to fly across the ocean. This was a new experience for her and she was ready to take it. When Keshia got off of the plane, she was really excited. “I just wanted to explore. I wanted to get out of the airport and go,” she said. That first night, Keshia enjoyed meeting all of the new people that she would be spending the entire semester with. “I met people from all over the country. My roommate was from New York. So many people were from California. There was a girl who went to school in Hawaii. I met my boyfriend, he’s from the Netherlands,” she said. To Keshia, connecting with different people from around the world was an exciting experience. While out traveling, Keshia picked up words such as, “please” and “thank-you.” Keshia noticed that the people of Greece were very friendly and cordial. Within a week, Keshia was already accustomed to the Greek-lifestyle. “Greek lifestyle is so laid-back. Going out to eat, it may take you two hours, but you might sit there for four. Time is never pressured,” she said. The vibe of the Greek culture was to relax and take everything in around you as well as to focus on things that are really important. KESHIA HAVELOW ‘20 Keshia Havelow is a junior Sport Management major with a minor in Psychology.