Learn about AU Study Abroad and Away programs for upcoming semesters

AU held a Study Abroad and Away Fair on the Summerville Campus in the JSAC Roscoe Williams Ballroom Sept. 17. (photo by Rakiyah Lenon)

By Rakiyah Lenon | Editor in chief

Augusta University students are once again learning across the globe with new study abroad and away programs planned for the upcoming spring and summer 2023 semesters.

Many courses are structured to allow students to complete work that will prepare them for their trip. Students will need to check with their advisors and financial aid resources as needed as each course has varying due dates for payment.

This year, there are several trips planned to Europe. A large focus has been directed toward Europe, the United Kingdom and Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Elizabeth Huggins, director of first and second year experiences, said there is a sense of togetherness in the country.

“That’s got to resonate well with visitors and tourists,” she said.

Giada Biasetti, a professor of Spanish, said that students who take the course abroad in Spain improve on their language skills after the two weeks of being immersed in the culture and language.

A New Zealand trip that focuses on biology will be the first one taken by a AU study abroad group led by Jessica Reichmuth, a professor of biology.

Political science professor Sudha Ratan and history lecturer Carol Quinn are leading the travel to India. In addition to international studies, several programs are also traveling within the country.

“It’s a fun, student-run, student-led class,” said Nadia Jiani-Hyler, the political science professor and leader of the Model U.N. course. Jiani-Hyler and political science professor Craig Albert will lead the studies for the class as they take a trip to New York. Randy Pace and Chad Tolley of AU’s Department of Art and Design will also lead a trip to New York for based art class.

Seretha Wlliams, a professor of English and Women’s and Gender studies leads a program about Gullah medicine traditions in St. Helena Island, S.C.

As part of the Study Abroad office initiative to inform students about available study abroad opportunities, the department held a Study Abroad and Away fair in the JSAC last month on Sept. 21.

Attendants took part in a scavenger hunt trivia as well. Katherine Grego, director of Study Abroad, said though the fair was one of the best ways for students to learn about each of the events offered, students are always encouraged and welcome to visit the office and website for information.

The Study Abroad office is located in room E134 of Allgood Hall on the Summerville Campus. The website is www.augusta.edu/studyabroad/ .

Contact Rakiyah Lenon at rlenon@augusta.edu.

This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 print edition of The Bell Ringer on page 3.