2020-2021
STUDY ABROAD Embrace a new culture and discover yourself.
STUDY ABROAD The opportunity to study abroad can be a life-changing experience that allows students to develop skills that will enhance their future employment prospects and enrich their lives. Studying abroad can be a fulfilling part of a well-rounded liberal arts degree, and I am hopeful that all Georgia College students will give serious thought to engaging in the opportunity to study abroad at some point in their university experience. Georgia College President, Dr. Steve Dorman
Please contact the International Education Center or the program directors for more information. International Education Center Georgia College Bone House, 141 S. Clarke St. CBX 49 / 478-445-4789 studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu www.gcsu.edu/studyabroad Liz Havey, liz.havey@gcsu.edu Jarris Lanham, jarris.lanham@gcsu.edu
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GETTING STARTED GCSUstudyabroad GCSU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a once-in-a-lifetime international experience through the International Education Center! You can spend as little as a few weeks abroad, a semester, or even an entire academic year. The key: plan early! The steps outlined on this page will help guide you through the process of choosing and applying to a Georgia College study abroad program. Get started and bon voyage! 1.
Attend a Study Abroad Info Session, held Monday-Thursday on Facebook Live at 2 p.m. This 20-30 minute session covers the basics you want to know, including how to choose a program, earning credits, financial aid, scholarships, and much more.
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Search for study abroad programs at www.gcsu.edu/studyabroad. •
Select “Program Search” in the Important Links section.
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“Program Discovery” allows you to type in key words or locations.
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“Featured Programs” takes you to a list of programs run by GC faculty and staff.
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To search for semester, year, or other programs, use the “Advanced Search” tab.
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Make a virtual appointment with a Study Abroad advisor.
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Schedule an appointment in Unify
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Email studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu
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Call 478-445-4789
Apply for your program! Go to the online brochure for the program chosen, and select "Apply Now." It's that easy!
PROGRAM
TYPES Exchange – Students take courses at a university abroad with local faculty. Students pay tuition to GC and other expenses separately to the appropriate vendors. This is the most affordable study abroad experience as the cost is very similar to that of on-campus study. Most programs are offered for the full semester or academic year, though some options for shorter stays exist. For all exchange programs, contact the Assistant Director of Education Abroad, Liz Havey (liz.havey@gcsu.edu), for more details. GC-Led – Package programs led by GC professors/staff with site-specific learning objectives. Program charges, paid to the International Education Center, typically include accommodations and other in-country expenses. For academic programs, students pay tuition separately to their GC student account. USG Partners – Package programs hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG). Students pay package costs, typically including airfare, accommodations, and other in-country expenses, to the host and their tuition to their GC student account. Direct Billing – Package programs that offer a range of courses through one of GC’s pre-approved study abroad providers. Costs and inclusions vary greatly by program. Providers invoice GC for the package cost, which is posted to the GC student account to maximize student access to financial aid. Internship and Service Learning – Work-based learning experiences abroad. Follow us!
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Africa Tanzania: Global Health March 19 - April 2 Credits in health sciences Cost: $4,850 plus tuition and some meals Contact: Drs. Monica Ketchie, monica.ketchie@gcsu.edu and Sallie Coke, sallie.coke@gcsu.edu GC-Led Tanzania: Disability and Culture July 9-23 Credits in education or GC2Y Cost: $5,350 plus tuition and some meals Contact: Dr. Nicole DeClouette, nicole.declouette@gcsu.edu GC-Led
Programs in Kenya, South Africa, Morocco, Rwanda, and many more African nations can be found through our partners! ISA: www.studiesabroad.com SIT: www.sit.edu SFS: www.fieldstudies.org GCSUStudy Abroad • gcsu.edu/studyabroad
Americas Bahamas: Plants, People, and Ecosystems May 7-20 Credits in GC2Y, biology, or environmental science Cost: $1,970 plus tuition and airfare (Atlanta – Nassau) Contact: Drs. Melanie DeVore, melanie.devore@gcsu.edu and David Weese, david.weese@gcsu.edu GC-Led Belize: Exploring Health Perspectives May 13-27 Credits in health sciences Cost: $3,600 plus tuition Contact: Dr. Kevin Hunt, kevin.hunt@gcsu.edu GC-Led
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Americas Chile: Culture and the Professional World in Santiago May 9-30 Credits in Spanish Cost: $3,700 plus tuition and airfare Contact: Dr. Brantley Nicholson, brantley.nicholson@gcsu.edu or Dr. Aaron Castroverde, aaron.castroverde@gcsu.edu GC-Led Mexico: Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla Courses taught in Spanish Semester Exchange Mexico: Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla Courses taught in Spanish Semester Exchange •
Intensive Spanish in May and June in Puebla Summer Exchange
Peru: Universidad de Lima Courses taught in Spanish Semester Exchange
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Visit our partners to find programs in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, and many more locations in the Americas and Antarctica! ISA: www.studiesabroad.com SIT: www.sit.edu SFS: www.fieldstudies.org
Asia Hong Kong: Hong Kong Baptist University Variety of courses taught in English for students from the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business Semester Exchange Japan: Kansai Gaidai University Variety of courses taught in English for all majors with academic interests in Asian studies, art, business, or communications. *Internship placements available to students interested in teaching English Semester Exchange Japan: J. F. Oberlin University Variety of courses taught in English for all majors with academic interests in Asian studies, art, business, history, and literature Semester Exchange •
International business, Japanese language and culture in July at Oberlin in Tokyo Direct Billing
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Japan: Ritsumeikan University Variety of courses taught in English for all majors with academic interests in Asian studies, international relations, or business Semester Exchange •
Summer programs in Japanese language and culture are also available. Direct Billing
Philippines and Japan: Culture and Evidence-Based Healthcare May 21- June 7 Credits in nursing and health sciences Cost: $4,950 plus tuition and some meals Contact: Dr. Flor Culpa-Bondal flor.culpabondal@gcsu.edu GC-Led South Korea: University of Seoul Courses taught in English in a variety of fields, but will be most appealing to those interested in Asian studies and international business Semester Exchange Taiwan: University of Taipei Strong selection of courses in English for education and psychology majors Semester Exchange
Visit our partners for more programs in Asia! Locations include Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Mongolia and many more! ISA: www.studiesabroad.com SIT: www.sit.edu SFS: www.fieldstudies.org
Australia Australian Catholic University Wide variety of courses in English for students from all disciplines at GC Semester Exchange •
July School for humanities, social science, and business in Sydney Summer Exchange
Charles Sturt University Wide variety of courses in English for students from all disciplines at GC Semester Exchange
For more programs in Australia, as well as opportunities in New Zealand and Fiji, check out our partners. ISA: www.studiesabroad.com SIT: www.sit.edu SFS: www.fieldstudies.org
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Europe Czech Republic: University of Hradec KralovĂŠ English-taught courses in music, political science, philosophy, history, and business Semester Exchange England: De Montfort University Wide variety of courses for all majors; fall semester or full academic year only Semester Exchange England: University of Winchester Wide variety of courses for all majors Semester Exchange England: Oxford Experience One-on-one tutorials (independent study) with a professor in humanities and social sciences GPA requirement: 3.5 or higher Direct Billing
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Europe England: Chinwag in London A Communication Experience May 10 - 23 Cost: $4,400 plus tuition and most meals Credits in mass communication Contact: Angela Criscoe, angela.criscoe@gcsu.edu GC-Led England: Introduction to Global Health Systems May 29 - June 5 (plus online instruction in May) Undergraduate credits in nursing Cost: $2,300 plus airfare, tuition
England: Graduate Nursing
France: American Business
Leadership Program
School in Paris
May 9 - 16
Great variety of courses in English
Graduate credits in nursing
for business students
Cost: $4,400 plus airfare, tuition,
Semester Exchange
and most meals
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Contact: Drs. Sheryl Winn,
susan.steele@gcsu.edu or Tiffany Parrish, tiffany.parrish@gcsu.edu GC-Led
and July.
sheryl.winn@gcsu.edu or Debbie Greene,
France: Gender, Culture and The
debbie.greene@gcsu.edu
Good Life: An Interdisciplinary
GC-Led
Exploration of Paris
and most meals Contact: Dr. Susan Steele,
Business Courses in June
May 14 – June 11 France: Université Charles de
Courses in GC2Y, philosophy,
Gaulle Lille III
interdisciplinary studies, women's
Courses taught in French in a vari-
studies, and economics
ety of subjects; American and
Cost: $4,250 plus airfare, tuition,
British studies courses (literature
and some meals
and history) taught in English
Contact: Drs. Sunita Manian,
Semester Exchange
sunita.manian@gcsu.edu, and James Winchester,
France: Université de Rouen
james.winchester@gcsu.edu
Courses taught in French
GC-Led
Semester Exchange
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Germany: SRH University
Germany: History of German
Italy and Greece:
Heidelberg
Scientists in Berlin
Exploring Mediterranean
Courses taught in English in inter-
July 1 - 21
Culture through its Food
national business, electrical engi-
$2,750 plus airfare, tuition,
May 27 - June 21
neering, applied computer
and most meals
(plus online course in May)
science, information technology,
Credits in chemistry and physics
Credits in history
and music therapy
Contact Dr. Ron Fietkau,
Cost: $4,895 plus airfare, tuition
Exchange for one month
ron.fietkau@gcsu.edu or
and some meals
or longer
Dr. Craig Callender,
Contact: Dr. Craig Pascoe,
craig.callender@gcsu.edu
craig.pascoe@gcsu.edu
GC-Led
GC-Led
Courses in marketing, manage-
Germany, France, Netherlands:
Spain: Universitat de ValĂŠncia
ment, economics, literature, lin-
International Business Experience
Courses taught in Spanish
guistics, politics, philosophy,
May 11 - 31
Semester Exchange
theatre, and German language; an
(plus online course in May)
intensive-language crash course
Credits in information systems
Spain: Universidad de Valladolid
prior to the start of the regular ac-
Cost: $4,650 plus airfare,
Courses taught in Spanish
ademic term is available.
tuition, and most meals
Semester Exchange
Semester Exchange
Contact: Drs. Joy Godin,
Germany: University of Paderborn
joy.godin@gcsu.edu or
Spain: Spanish Language
Germany: Zeppelin University
Tanya Goette,
and Culture
Courses taught in English for busi-
tanya.goette@gcsu.edu
July 4 - 31
ness, public administration, and in-
GC-Led
Credits in Spanish
ternational relations
Cost: $3,625 plus airfare, tuition,
Semester Exchange
and some meals Contact: Dr. Mariana Stoyanova, mariana.stoyanova@gcsu.edu GC-Led
Europe Sweden: Linnaeus University Wide variety of courses taught in English in nursing, business, the humanities, and the social sciences Semester Exchange Sweden: Sรถdertรถrns Hรถgskola Courses in business, literature, history, communications, and political science available in English Semester Exchange Sweden: International Business Experience June 26 - July 23 $3,990 plus airfare, tuition, and most meals Credits in business Contact: Prof. Jehan El-Jourbagy, jehan.eljourbagy@gcsu.edu GC Led
Opportunities in Belgium, Scotland, Iceland, Kosovo, Portugal, Switzerland, and more exciting locations are available with our partners. ISA: www.studiesabroad.com SIT: www.sit.edu SFS: www.fieldstudies.org
USG
PROGRAMS* Montepulciano, Italy with Kennesaw State University Six credit hours Four weeks, from early June to early July Contact: studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu USG Goes Global: •
China: Four weeks in May/June
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England, London: Four weeks in July
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France, Paris: Five weeks in July
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Germany, Multiple Locations: Two weeks in June
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Ireland, Waterford: Five weeks in June/July
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Jamaica: Two weeks
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Portugal, Porto: Two weeks in May/June
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Scotland, Edinburgh Session 1: Two weeks in May/June
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Scotland, Edinburgh Session II: Two weeks in June
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Spain, Madrid: Five weeks in July
* A variety of core and upper-level courses are offered on all USG Goes Global programs. Final dates and costs will be announced in Fall 2020. Materials/catalogs for USG and Montepulciano programs are freely available in the International Education Center. For details on applying, contact study abroad staff at studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu.
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PARTNERS* All organizations offer a variety of short-term, semester, and year-long study options.
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CEPA European Study Center – Strasbourg, France. The center is a restored/updated 18th century chateau. Courses taught in English for students of business, EU studies, political science, French language and culture, or leadership. https://www.studyabroad-france.eu/
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International Studies Abroad (ISA): Academic study, internship, and service-learning programs in many disciplines in many destinations. http://studiesabroad.com
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School for Field Studies (SFS): Field Study Programs in environmental science in numerous interesting destinations worldwide. www.fieldstudies.org
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School for International Training (SIT): Programs in many disciplines and in many locations. www.sit.edu
*Materials/catalogs for partner programs are freely available in the International Education Center. For details on applying, contact the study abroad staff at studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu. Internships and Service Learning: •
International Studies Abroad (ISA): http://studiesabroad.com
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CEPA: www.studyabroad-france.edu/internships
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STUDY ABROAD RESOURCES It’s easier to travel the world than you may think!
FINANCIAL AID
MORE RESOURCES:
Plan early! Strategize with Study Abroad Staff in the International Education Center (The Bone House, 141 S. Clarke Street) and your Financial Aid advisor in 103 Parks Hall on front campus.
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HOPE or Zell Miller scholarships pay in-state tuition for eligible students.
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Federal Aid is available to eligible students for approved study abroad programs. Contact GC Financial Aid at 478-445-5149. Out-of-state students only pay in-state tuition.
SCHOLARSHIPS •
GC Study Abroad Scholarship: For any GC student going on a credit-bearing study or internship abroad program.
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New Horizons Scholarship: For GC undergraduate students from under-represented groups on a credit-bearing study or internship abroad program. HOW TO APPLY Applications are available online inside each study abroad program application. Info can be found at www.gcsu.edu/studyabroad. Students must complete a study abroad program application.
Be sure to submit your program and scholarship applications by the deadlines! OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS • Gilman Scholarship • Diversity Abroad Network • Fund for Education Abroad • Search the web!
Study Abroad for All. The Education Abroad staff are trained, caring, ready to support you, and take pride in providing the resources students need to make study abroad safe, enriching, and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you are differently-abled, a person of color, a member of the LGBTQIA community, or have other personal needs, our staff are trained and ready to support you. You can find many resources and links in our online Study Abroad Handbook, meet with us individually for in-person or virtual advisement, or email us with your questions and concerns. If we do not have the answers you need, we will help you find them. Keeping Students Safe. Safety abroad, especially in these times, is paramount in the work we do. Seeking input from the Overseas Security and Advisory Council, the U.S. Department of State and its offices all over the world, Centers for Disease Control, in-country hosts and service providers, foreign governments and the expertise of our program directors, we continually assess the health and safety of our students. We are a member of the Forum for Education Abroad, which sets the national standard of good practices. The International Education Center implements the Forum’s Standard 8 on safety abroad and risk assessment. For more information, please see our Health and Safety website.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER Campus Box 49 | Milledgeville, GA 31061| Phone: 478-445-4789 | studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu Visit gcsu.edu/studyabroad