Learn about the study abroad, service-learning and international internship opportunities at Georgia College & State University! Meet students who studied abroad last year, the faculty-leading programs this year and much more! Also, attend break-out sessions with program faculty and study abroad organizations.
One of the biggest challenges at first was the lack of Wi-Fi.Nestled deep in UNESCO’s World Heritage rainforests in North Queensland, Australia, senior Natalie Skye Mears of Sugar Hill, Georgia, felt disconnected from family, friends and everything she knew. “I was left pretty much alone on the other side of the world with people I had just met. But by the end of the trip,” Mears said, “I had made friends I didn't want to let go of, and returning home was the most difficult thing in...
By: University Communications Intern Sicilia ReedQ: Describe who you are and how you came to be a part of your major at Georgia College.A: My name is Emily Wright and I am a rising sophomore at GCSU. I run for the cross country team and am heavily involved in Student Government Association, Young Democrats and the Honors College. I am majoring in political science and philosophy. I always wanted to pursue political science as a major; however, philosophy was much more recent. I heard...
Before Sovichea “Vic” Saron of Battambang, Cambodia, came to Georgia College & State University through the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program—a U.S. Department of State program—he specified his preferences, including academic goals and interests. “Georgia College was perfectly matched for me,” Saron said, a senior business administration major. “They asked me if I like small towns, and I gave them the perfect description of Milledgeville. The town is small and has a relaxed atmosphere...
Being a history major with minors in museum studies and English—could mean someone has a fascination with antiquity. That is certainly true about Caroline Cole—a senior from Buford, Georgia, who’s fallen in love with everything England. True, her first love is Georgia College & State University, where she made friends easily in small classes and the Honors College. It was here, she got the opportunity to work at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion. And it was here, she took difficult...
Few places exemplify the differences between communism and capitalism better than Berlin, Germany—where the East and West sides of the city were split along these ideological lines for 41 years. So, what better place for Georgia College & State University students to examine those economic principles up close and personal? Those were the thoughts of Dr. Cullen Wallace, assistant professor of economics, and Dr. Alex Scarcioffolo, who formerly taught economics at Georgia College. Together,...
Story developed by University Communications. Teachers in Zimbabwe’s Whitestone School recognized Michael Mbulelo Ncube’s passion to help others at an early age. He won the school’s Citizenship Award three times for his great humility and resolve to help others. This compassion for others still drives him today. In 2020, he started the Girl Global Child Foundation. These scholarships pay school fees so seventh-grade female students can continue their education in high school. “I love...
Graduate student Abbas Fares of Lübbecke, Germany, who’s originally from Lebanon, is pursuing his dream to teach English and physical education at a vocational college. While here, he’s making connections and working on his vocabulary. Before coming to Georgia College & State University (GCSU), Fares got a taste of America on a visit with his aunt in New York City. Because of the pandemic and online courses, he felt that his English skills had been floundering. So, that’s when he...
Hung "Tommy" Nguyen Where are you from Vietnam What year in school are you? I am a senior at Georgia College. How many years have you attended Georgia College? This fall 2021 will be my second year at the institution. Why did you choose to attend Georgia College? The Georgia College campus is not too big. The number of students per class is relatively small, so students have the opportunity to interact with amazing professors. What’s your favorite food at Georgia College? My favorite...
Border-Free GC leverages the global reach of technology to put the world at the finger-tips of students, faculty and staff. With endless possibilities, they have the opportunity to engage with individuals across the globe, without the barriers associated with physical travel. The International Education Center (IEC) has teamed with GC faculty and universities and other entities worldwide to create border-free study abroad programs, classrooms and academic programming, plus student...
