Australia|  Ireland  |  New Zealand | Greece

The emphasis on cultural diversity and international education is considered a valuable addition to a well-rounded education in the United States. Many employers place positive values on international experiences. The Department of Communication Arts encourages students to participate in a study abroad program during their time at VSU. The University offers two different types of study abroad experiences, short-term or faculty-led programs, and semester-long programs. 

Faculty-Led Programs

The faculty lead programs in Communication Arts are programs that are designed and lead by communication faculty for communication students. 

Australia 

Sydney Opera HouseSpend 17 days in Australia. Australia offers a unique opportunity for you to study differences in how a native culture and a modern culture co-exist.  

Australia spent years attempting to marginalize the aboriginal culture, and it has only been in the past few decades begun to recognize the relative importance of the native culture to Australia.

Peter' PondThe program would also provide you with the opportunity to study how your academic specialization is lived in another culture.  The social, cultural, and legal rules that govern relationships, organizations, values, and one's place are sufficiently different to provide the ability to develop insights into intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, mass communication, and public relations contexts.

You can earn three hours of credit for the program.

Australia Program Information Contact: Dr. Borzi 

Ireland 

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The study abroad program to Ireland would provide you with an international experience that will create the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. The program provides “hands-on” experience in a culture other than your own.

The program focuses on several key concepts. The first is the history of the conflict in Northern Ireland where you will be able to explore the lived experience of the troubles and the implications that exploration has for conflict and communication. In the Republic of Ireland, you will have the chance to explore the different communities and influences of Irish culture including the Aran Islands, Galway, Dingle, and Dublin. 

The 21-day program runs during the summer.  You can earn three hours of credit for coursework as part of this program.

Ireland Program Information Contact: Dr. Nelson

New Zealand 

New Zealand offers a unique opportunity for you to study differences in how a native culture and a modern culture co-exist.  In the case of New Zealand, the cultures appear to co-exist as relative equals and have merged to form a co-culture.

Peter' PondThe program would also provide you with the opportunity to study how your academic specialization is lived in another culture.  The social, cultural, and legal rules that govern relationships, organizations, values, and one's place are sufficiently different to provide the ability to develop insights into intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, mass communication, and public relations contexts. 

You can earn three hours of credit for the program.

New Zealand Program Information Contact:  Dr. Borzi 

Greece 

The newest program under development is in Greece.  The program will be 19 days, visiting locations such as Delphi, Athens, Santorini, Milos, and Olympus. 

 

Semester-Long Programs

If you are adventurous, the Department encourages you to participate in a semester-long study abroad program. As part of the program, you would spend most of a term in a host country studying in a University setting.  You would have the freedom to explore over the weekends while attending class during the week. 

There are several programs available that offer students the opportunity to study communication. Some of these locations include:

  • Australia
  • Costa Rica
  • England
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • New Zealand
  • Scotland
  • The Netherlands

Semester Long Program Information Contact:   Study Abroad office

Additional Information

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Guide to Study Abroad - Valdosta State University