Summer Programs
Our staff will assist with pre-departure preparations and provide an orientation, including program itinerary, course content, cross-cultural communication skills and other important information. All Georgia College study abroad participants are required to attend the scheduled Study Abroad Orientation on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Georgia College Student Code of Conduct applies on all Georgia College study abroad programs.
To apply:
1. Visit studyabroad.gcsu.edu
2. Click on left toolbar for link to log in
3. Log in using Mycats username and password
4. Select the program of your choice and choose Apply
5. Complete Form
6. Choose Submit
7. Stop by the International Education Center in the Bone House to pay your deposit by cash, check, or credit/debit card
8. Stay tuned to your email for notice of acceptance, requests for further information and updates on payments, orientations, and course requirements.
Download the complete list of Summer Study Abroad Courses.
Archaeology and This Island Earth, BAHAMAS
Art, Politics and Agitprop in the CZECH REPUBLIC
Europe: Politics, Culture, and Challenge, MULTIPLE COUNTRIES
Capitals of Culture in Amsterdam (NETHERLANDS) and Paris (FRANCE)
Italian Language and Culture in Brescia, ITALY
Civilization in the Making: Understanding Italian Culture through Its Food in Florence, ITALY
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture in SPAIN
Microbial Diversity in TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Archaeology and This Island Earth, BAHAMAS: Explore the cultural, geographical and historical consequences of the Columbian Exchange that resulted from the “discovery” of the “New World” by Columbus in 1492. Fieldwork during the day will focus on archaeological and geo-archaeological testing and excavation of a pre-Columbian Lucayan site and sediment coring of nearby lakes on San Salvador Island. Laboratory experience will include the cleaning, identification, typing, sorting, quantification and storage of archaeological artifacts and geo-archaeological samples. Evening lectures will cover such topics as anthropology, anthropogeography, archaeology, climate change and human alteration of the environment, etc. Accommodations at Gerace Research Station. Courses in Anthropology or Interdisciplinary Studies. 3 credits.
Dates: May 30 – June 29
Cost: $3,470 plus tuition
Contact: Dr. Jeff Blick (478) 445-4448, jeff.blick@gcsu.edu
La Serena, CHILE:Discover Latin America while studying a variety of courses in English as well as Spanish language and culture at the University of La Serena. The city of La Serena with its colonial architecture is located on the Pacific Ocean just minutes away from beautiful, lush valleys, the Andes Mountains and world-famous observatories. Includes a weekend trip to a small village in the Andes and an evening at an important astronomical observatory. The final few days of the program will be in the capital city of Santiago. Accommodations in apartments close to the beach. 7 core or upper level credits. Based in La Serena.
Dates: July 5 - 31, 2012
Cost: $3,500
Contact: Dr. Beauty Bragg, (478) 445-5561, beauty.bragg@gcsu.edu
Art, Politics and Agitprop in the CZECH REPUBLIC: Explore theatre of Vaclav Havel, Franz Kafka, Jana Sterbak and Filip Blazek as you discover the connection between arts and politics, especially during the Velvet Revolution. Perform in an International Theatre Festival. Travel through Prague, Kuks, and Hradec Kralove. Accommodations in hostels and hotels. 3 credits. Based in Hradec Kralove.
Dates: June 16-July 1.
Cost: $3,300 plus tuition and some meals.
Contact: Karen Berman, (478) 445-1980, karen.berman@gcsu.edu.
London, ENGLAND: Spend a summer studying and living in the historic Bloomsbury district of London in close proximity to some of the world’s finest museums and cultural sites. Participants will live in the district that has housed William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf and other great writers, minutes away from the theatre district and Trafalgar Square, and within walking distance of the British Museum and its extraordinary collections. Explore London’s vast and beautiful parks and walk along the Thames toward Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the houses of Parliament. This year students will be in London as the city prepares for the Olympic Games! Students will have opportunities to see the Olympic sites and even stay for the Games themselves. Accommodations in university housing. 6 core or upper level credits. Based in London.
Dates: June 23-July 24
Cost: $4,850 plus tuition and most meals
Contact: European Council, (229) 259-2591 or Sandra Trujillo, (478) 445-7024, sandra.trujillo@gcsu.edu
Oxford, ENGLAND:Participate in one or more 3-week summer sessions: Universal Health Care Systems and Health Care Reform in America (June 18-July 6), Music in the Court of Elizabeth 1 (July 6-July 24), and World War I and Anglo-American Modernism (July 24 – August 11). Three-day weekends are reserved for optional group excursions or independent travel. Accommodations in private house with double-occupancy rooms. 3 credits. Based in Oxford.
Cost: $3,650 plus tuition and meals.
Contact: Center for International Education at Columbus State University, (706) 565-4036, cie@colstate.edu
Europe: Politics, Culture, and Challenge, MULTIPLE COUNTRIES:Explore the political, commercial, philosophical, and governmental dimensions of European governance and the European Union. Field trips include visits to cultural, governmental, and international organizations in France, Germany and Belgium. Students of political science, history, economics, and other related disciplines will gain valuable insight into and experience with the operations of Europe through this program. Accommodations in historic rural French chateau, hotels and residence halls. 6 credits. Based in Strasbourg, France. Dates:July 1-14
Cost: $4,400 plus tuition and all meals except breakfast.
Contact: Dr. Jerry Herbel, (478) 445-7394, jerry.herbel@gcsu.edu
Normandy, FRANCE:Spend four weeks immersed in French language and culture. Put your French language skills to the test in a native environment while exploring Normandy and its great authors. The program will be housed at the University of Rouen for the first three weeks in affiliation with their Campus d'ete, or Summer Campus. Site visits to museums and other local points of interest will enhance classroom learning geared to specific language levels. Accommodations on campus in Normandy and in hostels in Paris. 6 credits. Optional week excursion to Paris June 22 – 29. Cost: $950.
Dates: May 31-June 22
Cost: $4,850 plus tuition.
Contact: Dr. Peggy Schaller, (478) 445-5118, peggy.schaller@gcsu.edu
Paris, FRANCE: Spend a summer studying in the "City of Light," the "museum without walls," immersed in history and surrounded by some of the world's finest art, architecture and music. You won't have to imagine these things – you can live them. The "Capital of the World" is your classroom as you study history where it was made, attend theatre and music performances by world-renowned companies and ensembles, write in parks and cafes where Fitzgerald and Hemingway wrote. Accommodations in university housing. 6 core or upper level credits. Based in Paris.
Dates: June 28-August 3.
Cost: $5,300 plus tuition and most meals.
Contact: European Council, (229) 259-2591 or Fadhili Mshana (478) 445-2430, fadhili.mshana@gcsu.edu
Capitals of Culture in Amsterdam (NETHERLANDS) and Paris (FRANCE): Explore the epicenters of European globalism, empire-building and colonial expansion in the history and art history of the Netherlands and France. Amsterdam and Paris serve as classrooms for exploring key monuments, museums, churches and other historical points of interest. In Amsterdam, explore the house where Rembrandt lived and worked, study Vermeer's famous paintings in the Rijksmuseum, and discover the city's "secret" churches. In Paris, tour the sumptuous Versailles Palace, the Louvre museum, the prison cell where Marie Antoinette spent her final hours, and much more. Accommodations in hotels. 6 credits.
Dates: May 31 – June 24
Cost: $5,400 plus tuition and some meals
Contact: Dr. Stephen Auerbach, stephen.auerbach@gcsu.edu or Dr. Elissa Auerbach, (478) 452-0808, elissa.auerbach@gcsu.edu
Berlin, GERMANY: Live and study for five weeks in Germany's capital city where you can explore the rich culture and history of this splendid city. Prior to WWII, Berlin was once Germany's capital. After the war the city was divided into East and West, with the capital moving to Bonn until 2000, when Germany decided to move it back "home." Since the reunification Berlin has been one big construction site, and became once again a vibrant city with a new look, but still plenty of old as well. Berlin has many museums, theaters, concert halls, and offers anything from a variety of international cuisine to neighborhood restaurants with regional cuisine. Accommodations in a local hotel. 6 core or upper level credits. Based in Berlin.
Dates: June 28-August 1
Cost: $5,300 plus tuition and most meals
Contact: European Council, (229) 259-2591 or Dr. Hauke Busch, (478) 445-5006, hauke.busch@gcsu.edu.
Wisdom in the Ruins: Odyssey in GREECE: Discover Greece's history and culture through visits to most of the sites that have made Greece famous during this four-week program in Athens. See the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Erechthion and the Temple of Athena Nike. Discuss and evaluate Greek influence on the development of humanity. Experience Greek art at the new Acropolis Museum, the National Archeological Museum, the Cycladic Art Museum, and the Benaki – perhaps one of the finest private collections of Greek antiquities. Enjoy truly amazing opportunities for shopping, dining, dancing, and experiencing the boundless energy of Greek life and culture. Accommodations in apartments half a mile from the Acropolis in Athens. 6 credits.
Dates: May 27-June 25.
Cost: $5,300 plus tuition and some meals. Optional week in Turkey at the conclusion of the program, additional fees apply.
Contact: Dr. Robert Viau, (478) 445-5564, robert.viau@gcsu.edu or Dr. Bradley Koch, (478) 445-0937, bradley.koch@gcsu.edu
Waterford, IRELAND: Explore the history, culture and arts of Ireland in the sunny southeast of the country. Established during Viking times, the city of Waterford is rich in medieval history and Irish culture. The city is also home to the famous Waterford Crystal and gives you access to many castles, houses, gardens, and prehistoric sites. A variety of course offerings in several disciplines. Accommodations in university housing. 8 core or upper level credits. Dates: June 21-July 26
Cost: $4,700 plus tuition and most meals
Contact: European Council, (229) 259-2591 or Liz Havey, Georgia College Study Abroad Adviser, (478)445-1396, liz.havey@gcsu.edu.
Italian Language and Culture in Brescia, ITALY: Immerse yourself in Italian culture and receive a systematic grammar review that reinforces basic communication skills while practicing the language through oral and written activities. Read Italian cultural and literary texts and have discussions in Italian with professors, local people and participants of the course. Themes will include the educational system, popular traditions, mass media and cinema, the status of women, the new multiethnic society, family, social classes and geography as well as artistic and literary life. For students of Italian as a Foreign Language who have studied Italian for three or more semesters. Accommodations in hotels or home stays. 9 credits. Based in Brescia.
Dates: July 9-August 11
Cost: $4,795 plus tuition and meals on weekends.
Contact: Tony Alcarria, (478) 445-7382, tony.alcarria@gcsu.edu.
Civilization in the Making: Understanding Italian Culture through Its Food in Florence, ITALY: Experience the best of history, culture, and people exploring the cuisine of Tuscany. The program examines how food reflects the identity of the Italian culture, people, and history. Field trips and hands-on experiences include visiting restaurants, markets, cooking schools, specialty shops, factories and companies involved in food production, vineyards, and other food-related sites. Program includes a service-learning project with a local “soup kitchen.” 6 credits. Based in Florence.
Dates: May 26 – June 12
Cost: $4,395 plus tuition and most evening meals
Contact: Dr. Craig Pascoe, (478)445-3516, craig.pascoe@gcsu.edu
Montepulciano, ITALY: Explore central Italy from Rome to Florence and Siena. Classes are held in a renovated fortress downtown on the central piazza and include art, history, literature, political science and criminal justice. Accommodations in apartments in the heart of Montepulciano. 6 core or upper level credits. Session I: May 17 – June 24, Session II: June 28 – August 5.
Cost: $5,585 plus tuition and most meals.
Contact: Emily Gómez (478) 445-1759, emily.gomez@gcsu.edu, or Dr. Mary Magoulick, (478) 445-3177, mary.magoulick@gcsu.edu
St. Petersburg, RUSSIA: Explore the city of the czars, created by Peter the Great as his "Window on Europe." St. Petersburg is a showcase of Russian heritage that reflects a distinctly European outlook. It is one of the world's architectural treasures, combining gold-domed cathedrals and Baroque palaces, museums, and public buildings with an exciting night life, art, music, literature, entertainment, and White Nights. Students can choose classes from a variety of disciplines, including Russian culture. Accommodations in university housing. 8 core or upper level credits. Based in St. Petersburg.
Dates: June 29 - July 29
Cost: $4,200 plus tuition and most meals.
Contact: European Council, (229) 259-2591 or Cynthia Orms, (478) 445-2577, cynthia.orms@gcsu.edu
Madrid, SPAIN: Immerse yourself in this city of four million. Madrid is a modern European hub with state-of-the-art transportation and cyber cafes, but its Old World charm shines through in its long afternoon siestas, its warm and friendly people and its majestic monuments to Spain's glorious past. Visit flamenco clubs, the bullfight, tapas bars and world-class museums, and participate in the seemingly endless nightlife, as the streets overflow with people having a glass of sangria, talking to neighbors and enjoying life in this vibrant city. Accommodations in university housing. 6 core or upper level credits. Based in Madrid.
Dates: July 5-August 10
Cost: $4,900 plus tuition and most meals.
Contact: European Council, (229) 259-2591 or Anisio dos Santos, (478) 445-8262, anisio.santos@gcsu.edu or Carlos Herrara, (478) 445-7025, carlos.herrara@gcsu.edu
Sevilla, SPAIN: Explore the business context of European and Spanish markets. Gain an understanding of resource-based and institution-based views as they relate to foreign direct investment. Examine international marketing through the perspective of the Spanish business culture. Accommodations in apartments. 6 upper level credits.
Dates: May 30 – June 30
Cost: $4,200 plus tuition, airfare, and meals
Contact: Dr. Dee Sams, (478) 445-0966, doreen.sams@gcsu.edu
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture in SPAIN: Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and receive a systematic grammar review that reinforces basic communication skills while practicing the language through oral and written activities. Read Spanish cultural and literary texts and have discussions in Spanish with professors, local people and participants of the course. Themes will include the educational system, popular traditions, mass media and cinema, the status of women, the new multiethnic society, family, social classes, and geography as well as artistic and literary life. For students of Spanish as a Foreign Language who have studied Spanish for three or more semesters. Accommodations in university housing or home stays. Up to 6 credits. Based in Valencia.
Dates: May 27-July 7
Cost: $4,695 plus tuition and meals on weekends
Contact: Tony Alcarria, (478) 445-7382, tony.alcarria@gcsu.edu
Microbial Diversity in TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Explore the unique and diverse environments on these two Caribbean islands; observe the impact of microbiological processes on the ecosystems in mud volcanoes, coral reefs, the La Brea pitch lake and mangrove swamps that are also home to many species of birds and reptiles. Students will take samples from local beaches to study microbes collected in water samples and observe leather back turtles laying eggs and (possibly) hatchlings emerging from their nests. Team-taught with faculty from the University of the West Indies. Accommodations in hotels and university housing. 4 credits. Based in St. Augustine.
Dates: June 5-21
Cost: $2,360 plus tuition.
Contact: Dr. Dave Bachoon, (478) 445-0812, dave.bachoon@gcsu.edu
