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NC State students enjoyed their 5 weeks studying humans and horses in London. Read some of their comments and view a few short vidoes of the students in action. Student favorites & responses to the course. I’ll offer an expanded range of activities during summer 2014. Let me know if you are interested–and visit the Horstory course home page. Also read full full London 2014 program information.

Comments from Prof. Slatta’s HI 222 Summer 2013 “Horstory” students:

  • Personal Growth “My best experience? Being pushed out of my comfort zone and learning to take more responsibility for myself.” * “After this experience I feel so culturally diverse and like to think I have become a more global person.” *”I loved experiencing things on my own, and making my own decisions of the first time.”
  • About the course & instructor “I loved being able to experience horse culture in London, not just read about it.” * “I had a great time studying abroad, and this class only added to the great experience.” * Dr. Slatta is a great teacher and it is clear he is very passionate about his work.” * “was very creative in his teaching methods.” * “He always listened to his students.” * “Amazing field trips.” * “I thought Slatta was a wonderful teacher.” * “It’s easy to tell when a teacher loves their job and loves working with students, and that’s the case with Slatta.”
  • Favorite experiences * “spending time with other people exploring many of the areas of London.” * “walking around and finding places to have a pint was the most fun. It wasn’t just about the pint but seeing London on our own.” * “every moment was my favorite here.” * “Meeting all these new and exciting people.” * “London is chalk full of opportunities.” * “It was a great experience overall.”* “Living in the middle of London and experiencing the lifestyle firsthand.”
  • Favorite activities “watching the changing of the horse guards and when we were able to talk to one of the horse police officers.” * “galloping on the beach and through the mountains of Ireland.” * “dancing on the boat”