15 Goal Setting and Teambuilding

The IUHPFL experience is a journey that encourages each student to set personal and academic goals for their time abroad. Regardless of a student’s language proficiency, each student will face unique challenges and become more self-confident and independent. Working toward specific personal and academic goals helps students to stay focused and intentional along their journey.

IUHPFL encourages students to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Strategic, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-bound). You can find more information about this model online.

In addition to personal goals, each program site team will work together to set and reach collective goals. IUHPFL stresses that, while students are ultimately responsible for the degree to which they will personally benefit from the program, they are also each responsible for supporting the success of their peers and their team.

Teambuilding is a core component of our program, and instructors will implement various activities during the Student-Guardian Orientation and throughout the program to enhance team cohesiveness. We want every student to feel welcomed and included and to know that they are a member of the IUHPFL family!

Keeping in mind the 8 Core Values of IUHPFL (i.e., Appreciation, Diligence, Discovery, Empathy, Encouragement, Honor, Respect, Unity) is always a good idea, because they help our students, instructors, and teams to understand what it means to be a part of IUHPFL and to get the most out of their experience.

IUHPFL values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters an environment of mutual respect and support. All kinds of skills and personalities contribute to a successful team, and the individual strengths of each student are acknowledged and encouraged in our program.