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Skylar Benjamin completed a study internship for eight weeks in Stirling, Scotland. She was able to learn about the psychology of evil and its role in major historical events, along with how the Scottish education system works. She was able to be involved with multiple research projects at the School of Sport at the University of Stirling during her internship. During her four weeks of interning, she helped and observed with data collection, learned about different equipment, analyzed data, and wrote reports that were sent out to clients. By completing an internship abroad, she was able to gain valuable skills that can only be gained from hands on experience. Skylar was immersed in Scottish culture this summer when she trained and played for the University of Stirling women’s football team, which competes in the highest level of women’s football in Scotland, the Scottish Women’s Premier League. She was able to gain a true understanding of Scottish culture by making friends and hanging out with many of her teammates off the field. With her free time, Skylar took advantage of the beautiful scenery of Scotland by hiking in the highlands, taking in the sights of the various castles, and exploring the many cities throughout the country. During her time in Scotland, she was able to travel to England and experience their culture. As a football fan, she was able to see multiple stadiums, including Old Trafford, which has been a dream of hers since she was a little girl.
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