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Study Abroad Locations

Whether you're a freshman or a junior, majoring in art or business or undecided, the Office of Experiential Learning can help you find a program that fits your curriculum and interests. Several departments offer programs for students studying specific majors, and other on-campus programs focus specifically on the core curriculum and are open to all students. Past trips have included Nepal, China, Bulgaria, Jamaica and more! Check with the Office of Experiential Learning to see which program best fits your goals, and keep an eye out for upcoming trips and resources.

Bulgaria, Spring 2024

Students enrolled in UNIV 4000 traveled to Bulgaria and Serbia for a study abroad trip. They immersed themselves in the local cultures through visits to Plovdiv, the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, and Veliko Tarnovo, an ancient capital of Bulgaria. The group explored museums and archeological sites, interacted with the local people, and enjoyed a variety of local cuisines. In Bogomilovo, the students did yard work and collected trash on the streets as part of the service component of the class and the trip. Afterwards, they experienced dinner prepared by the locals of Bogomilovo, participated in traditional Bulgarian dances, and listened to the performance of Milen Stoykov, a famous Bulgarian saxophone player. The group also spent one day in Nish, Serbia, where they visited several historic sites and relaxed along the Nishava River.

Bulgaria, Spring 2023

Students enrolled in UNIV 4000 traveled to Bulgaria and Serbia for a study abroad trip. They immersed themselves in the local cultures through visits to Plovdiv, the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, and Veliko Tarnovo, an ancient capital of Bulgaria. The group explored museums and archeological sites, interacted with the local people, and enjoyed a variety of local cuisines. In Bogomilovo, the students did yard work and collected trash on the streets as part of the service component of the class and the trip. Afterwards, they experienced dinner prepared by the locals of Bogomilovo, participated in traditional Bulgarian dances, and listened to the performance of Milen Stoykov, a famous Bulgarian saxophone player. The group also spent one day in Nish, Serbia, where they visited several historic sites and relaxed along the Nishava River.

Nepal, Spring 2022

Students enrolled in UNIV 4000 traveled to Bulgaria and Serbia for a study abroad trip. They immersed themselves in the local cultures through visits to Plovdiv, the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, and Veliko Tarnovo, an ancient capital of Bulgaria. The group explored museums and archeological sites, interacted with the local people, and enjoyed a variety of local cuisines. In Bogomilovo, the students did yard work and collected trash on the streets as part of the service component of the class and the trip. Afterwards, they experienced dinner prepared by the locals of Bogomilovo, participated in traditional Bulgarian dances, and listened to the performance of Milen Stoykov, a famous Bulgarian saxophone player. The group also spent one day in Nish, Serbia, where they visited several historic sites and relaxed along the Nishava River.

In January 2020, eight GSW students from different majors accompanied faculty members Dr. Kailash Ghimire, Mr. Keaton Wynn, and Dr. Irina Toteva to Nepal in January of 2020 for a study abroad and service-learning course. The students and faculty spent time in Nepal helped with the rebuilding of a school near Kathmandu destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 2015, visited UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, including the Birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, explored the beauty of Chitwan national park, and networked with students at Apex College. They ate local food, met and interacted with people from different backgrounds, and learned more about Nepal, including Buddhist and Hindu cultures.

Nepal, 2020

Students enrolled in UNIV 4000 traveled to Bulgaria and Serbia for a study abroad trip. They immersed themselves in the local cultures through visits to Plovdiv, the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, and Veliko Tarnovo, an ancient capital of Bulgaria. The group explored museums and archeological sites, interacted with the local people, and enjoyed a variety of local cuisines. In Bogomilovo, the students did yard work and collected trash on the streets as part of the service component of the class and the trip. Afterwards, they experienced dinner prepared by the locals of Bogomilovo, participated in traditional Bulgarian dances, and listened to the performance of Milen Stoykov, a famous Bulgarian saxophone player. The group also spent one day in Nish, Serbia, where they visited several historic sites and relaxed along the Nishava River.

China, 2018

Students enrolled in UNIV 4000 traveled to Bulgaria and Serbia for a study abroad trip. They immersed themselves in the local cultures through visits to Plovdiv, the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, and Veliko Tarnovo, an ancient capital of Bulgaria. The group explored museums and archeological sites, interacted with the local people, and enjoyed a variety of local cuisines. In Bogomilovo, the students did yard work and collected trash on the streets as part of the service component of the class and the trip. Afterwards, they experienced dinner prepared by the locals of Bogomilovo, participated in traditional Bulgarian dances, and listened to the performance of Milen Stoykov, a famous Bulgarian saxophone player. The group also spent one day in Nish, Serbia, where they visited several historic sites and relaxed along the Nishava River.

Bulgaria, 2018

Students enrolled in UNIV 4000 traveled to Bulgaria and Serbia for a study abroad trip. They immersed themselves in the local cultures through visits to Plovdiv, the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, and Veliko Tarnovo, an ancient capital of Bulgaria. The group explored museums and archeological sites, interacted with the local people, and enjoyed a variety of local cuisines. In Bogomilovo, the students did yard work and collected trash on the streets as part of the service component of the class and the trip. Afterwards, they experienced dinner prepared by the locals of Bogomilovo, participated in traditional Bulgarian dances, and listened to the performance of Milen Stoykov, a famous Bulgarian saxophone player. The group also spent one day in Nish, Serbia, where they visited several historic sites and relaxed along the Nishava River.
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I got to Study Abroad last Summer to Bulgaria with 7 other GSW students, and it was incredible. One weekend we visited Thassos, Greece, and two other students and I bought gyros and Greek pastries and took a tour of the island by boat. It was really one of the neatest experiences ever.

Maggie McCoy General Studies Major with Minors in Art and Marketing
Americus, Georgia