2021-2022
STUDY
ABROAD Embrace a new culture and discover yourself.
CZ RE Switzerland
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
AFRICA
Rwanda
AMERICAS
Ecuador
ANTARCTICA
Cameroon
Senegal
Argentina
Honduras
Antarctica
Ghana
South Africa
Belize
Mexico
ASIA/PACIFIC
Kenya
Tanzania
Chile
Panama
Australia
Madagascar
Tunisia
Columbia
Peru
Cambodia
Malawi
Uganda
Costa Rica
Turks and Caicos
China
Morocco
Dominican Republic
Fiji
ZECH EPUBLIC SLOVENIA SERBIA
MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
FIJI SAMOA
Hong Kong
Nepal
EUROPE
Greece
Serbia
India
New Zealand
Belgium
Iceland
Spain
Indonesia
Philippines
Czech Republic
Ireland
Sweden
Japan
Samoa
Denmark
Italy
Switzerland
Bhutan
South Korea
England
Netherlands
MIDDLE EAST
Malaysia
Thailand
France
Portugal
Jordan
Mongolia
Vietnam
Germany
Scotland
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
INTERACTIVE DOCUMENT This is an interactive document where links have been added to email addresses, websites, and the headlines of all programs. Click on any of these items to email directly or access the associated web content. The play button icon connects you to a video about the program.
GETTING STARTED GCSUstudyabroad GCSU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a once-in-a-lifetime international experience. You can study abroad for a few weeks, a semester, or even an entire academic year! The key is to plan early. The steps below will guide you through the process. Get started and bon voyage! 1.
Attend a Study Abroad Info Session, held Monday-Thursday 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. We will meet Mondays and Tuesdays in Chappell Hall 102, and on Wednesdays and Thursdays we will meet in Teams.
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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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Schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor. •
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Use our online appointment scheduler
Apply for your program! Go to the online brochure for the program chosen, and select "Apply Now." It's that easy!
studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu
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 charges, 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. Charges and inclusions vary greatly by program. Providers invoice GC for the package charges, which is posted to the GC student account to maximize student access to financial aid. Internship and Service Learning – Work-based learning experiences abroad. GCSUStudy Abroad • gcsu.edu/studyabroad
Introducing Border-Free GC Imagine a world where you can experience the culture and life of one or more countries without leaving campus - from immersive Border-Free Study Abroad programs to social events and everything in between. Border-Free GC is an innovative suite of exciting international experiences grounded in accessibility and inclusion! Leveraging the global reach of technology, Border-Free GC extends international opportunities to all GC students, faculty, and staff. •
Look for the tag “Includes International Aspects” in your class schedule to ensure you select course sections with international content.
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Celebrate Coming Out on Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. with friends at Charles Sturt University in Australia and GC.
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Join us for monthly Global Conversations and Cultural Connections with Decolonising DMU in the United King and GC’s Cultural Center, MALE Connection and Call Me MISTER.
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Follow GC Study Abroad to stay up on all our events! GCSUstudyabroad GCSU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
Border-Free has been developed to more easily put the world at the fingertips of the Georgia College community. Contact us today and we will be happy to assist you in developing opportunities for your club or Registered Student Organisation (RSO) by completing our short Border-Free Project Inquiry Request!
Tanzania: Global Health April 1-15 Credits in health sciences Charge: $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 8-22 Credits in education or GC2Y Charge: $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 Follow us!
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Belize: Exploring
Mexico: Universidad
Health Perspectives
Iberoamericana Puebla
May 12-26
Courses taught in Spanish
Credits in health sciences
Semester Exchange
Charge: $3,600 plus tuition Contact: Dr. Kevin Hunt,
Mexico: Universidad Popular
kevin.hunt@gcsu.edu
Autónoma del Estado de
GC-Led
Puebla Courses taught in Spanish
Chile: Culture and the
Semester Exchange
Professional World in Santiago
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Intensive Spanish in
May 8-29
May and June in Puebla
Credits in Spanish
Summer Exchange
Charge: $3,500 plus tuition and airfare
Peru: Universidad de Lima
Contact: Dr. Aaron Castroverde,
Courses taught in Spanish
aaron.castroverde@gcsu.edu
Semester Exchange
GC-Led
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
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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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
Japan: Ritsumeikan University
Philippines and Japan: Culture and
Variety of courses taught in English for all majors
Evidence-Based Healthcare
with academic interests in Asian studies,
May 20 - June 9
international relations, or business
Credits in nursing and health sciences
Semester Exchange
Charge: TBD plus tuition
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Summer programs in
and some meals
Japanese language and
Contact: Dr. Flor Culpa-Bondal
culture are also available.
flor.culpabondal@gcsu.edu
Direct Billing
GC-Led
Japan: Coral Reef Biology
South Korea: University of Seoul
in Okinawa
Courses taught in English in a variety of fields,
June 15-29
but will be most appealing to those interested in
Credits in biology or
Asian studies and international business
environmental science.
Semester Exchange
Charge: $3,950 plus tuition and some meals
Taiwan: University of Taipei
Contact: Dr. Kristine White
Strong selection of courses in
kristine.white@gcsu.edu
English for education and psychology majors
GC-Led
Semester Exchange
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 Follow us!
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Czech Republic: University of Hradec Kralové English-taught courses in music, political science, philosophy, history, and business Semester Exchange Denmark: Communication, Culture, and Connecting May 13-27 Credits in Communications Charge: $3,600 plus airfare, tuition and some meals Contact: Dr. Mikkel Christensen, mikkel.christensen@gcsu.edu GC-Led 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
studyabroadinfo@gcsu.edu
England: Oxford Experience
France: Université de Rouen
Germany: SRH University
One-on-one tutorials (independent
Courses taught in French
Heidelberg
study) with a professor in
Semester Exchange
Courses taught in English in
humanities and social sciences
international business, electrical
GPA requirement: 3.5 or higher
France: American Business
engineering, applied computer
Direct Billing
School in Paris
science, information technology,
Great variety of courses in English
and music therapy
England: Graduate Nursing
for business students
Exchange for one month
Leadership Program
Semester Exchange
or longer
May 7-15
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Graduate credits in nursing
Business Courses in June and July
Charge: $4,500 plus airfare, tuition, and most meals Contact: Drs. Sheryl Winn, sheryl.winn@gcsu.edu or Debbie Greene, debbie.greene@gcsu.edu GC-Led
of Paderborn France: Gender, Culture, and The Good Life: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Paris May 10 - June 5 Courses in GC2Y, philosophy, interdisciplinary studies, women's studies, and economics
France: Université Charles de Gaulle Lille III Courses taught in French in a variety of subjects; American and British studies courses (literature and history) taught in English Semester Exchange
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Germany: University
Charge: $3,950 plus airfare, tuition, and some meals Contact: Drs. Sunita Manian, sunita.manian@gcsu.edu, and James Winchester, james.winchester@gcsu.edu GC-Led
Courses in marketing, management, economics, literature, linguistics, politics, philosophy, theatre, and German language; an intensive-language crash course prior to the start of the regular academic term is available. Semester Exchange Germany: Zeppelin University Courses taught in English for business, public administration, and international relations Semester Exchange
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Germany, France, Netherlands: International Business Experience May 10 - 30 Credits in information systems Charge: $5,100 plus airfare, tuition, and most meals Contact: Drs. Joy Godin, joy.godin@gcsu.edu or Tanya Goette, tanya.goette@gcsu.edu GC-Led Italy and Greece: Exploring Mediterranean
Spain: Universidad de Valladolid Courses taught in Spanish Semester Exchange
And Business May 30 - July 2 Credits in marketing Charge: $4,650 plus airfare, tuition and some meals Contact: Dr. Doreen Sams, doreen.sams@gcsu.edu or
and some meals
June 23 - July 22 Charge: $4,100 plus airfare, tuition, and most meals
jehan.eljourbagy@gcsu.edu GC Led
GC-Led Spain: Universitat de Valéncia
Business Experience
Contact: Prof. Jehan El-Jourbagy,
GC-Led
Charge: $5,095 plus airfare, tuition
Sweden: International
mary.rickard@gcsu.edu GC-Led
craig.pascoe@gcsu.edu
history, and GC2Y
Semester Exchange
Credits in business
Contact: Dr. Craig Pascoe,
Credits in history, honors
history, communications, and
Dr. Mary Rickard,
Spain: Spanish Language and Culture July 2 - 30 Credits in Spanish Charge: $3,750 plus airfare, tuition, and some meals Contact: Dr. Mariana Stoyanova, mariana.stoyanova@gcsu.edu
(plus online course in May)
Courses in business, literature, political science available in English
Spain: Global Advertising
Culture through its Food May 28 - June 22
Sweden: Södertörns Högskola
Sweden: Linnaeus University
Courses taught in Spanish
Wide variety of courses taught in
Semester Exchange
English in nursing, business, the humanities, and the social sciences Semester Exchange
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 Session 1: May 15 - June 19 Six credit hours in sociology, art, photography, English, and interdisciplinary studies Contact: Dr. Stephanie McClure, stephanie.mcclure@gcsu.edu Session 2: June 26 - July 31 Six credit hours in psychology, communications, theater, and art Contact: Dr. Tsu-Ming Chiang tm.chiang@gcsu.edu USG Goes Global: •
England, London: Four weeks in July
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France, Paris: Five weeks in June/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 June/July
* A variety of core and upper-level courses are offered on all USG Goes Global programs. Final dates and charges will be announced in Fall 2021. Materials and 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 and 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 and 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.
gcsu.edu/studyabroad
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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.
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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, and ready to support you. We 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 assist 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