GSW students travel the world through study abroad programs

This academic school year, there are several study abroad programs to choose from at GSW, including a service learning program to Peru during spring break, a trip to Argentina during Maymester, and a program to Bulgaria during the first summer session.

Peru, a country in western South America, borders Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean. During spring break, students will spend eight days in Peru building houses for the Fuller Center for Housing while learning about the history and culture of the country.

In the heart of the Andes, Argentina is the destination for the study abroad trip during the 2014 Maymester, or May 8-31. The program will be held at the Universidad de Cuyo, located in the center of Mendoza. Courses being offered include Principles of Microeconomics, World Civilization, History of Latin America, and Music Appreciation.

Bulgaria, a country with a long history going back to the 7th century, is situated in the eastern Balkans and borders the Black Sea. The Study Abroad Program to Bulgaria will be held on June 3-28, 2014 and offers an array of courses: Essentials of Biology, Principles of Microeconomics, Travel Writing, Introduction to Environmental Science, Stellar Astronomy, Human Growth and Developments, and a Service Learning course. The classes will be held at the American University in Bulgaria, located south of Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital.

In addition to these programs, two other departments - the School of Nursing and the Department of Visual Arts - travel. The School of Nursing takes a group of young nurses to Jamaica to engage in service learning. The students visit the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf and assist in the Community Health Care Day, gaining first-hand experience with helping people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

The Department of Visual Arts has been travelling abroad since 2008, visiting China and Ghana.