With our Study Abroad programs, you can travel internationally during a semester, immerse yourself in new cultures, and earn course credit at the same time. It’s a chance to learn differently, explore boldly, and return with experiences that last a lifetime.
Explore the destinations & academic programs available for MGA Knights:
Costa Rica
France
India
Ireland
Ireland (Nursing)
Illinois & Wisconsin
Washington, D.C.
USG Goes Global
Date: May 12-24, 2026
Contact Dr. Dawn Sherry for more information about this adventure and to see how it can fit into your academic journey.
Program Coordinator
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Dr. Dawn Sherry
Learn more about French culture by engaging with education majors from the University de Reims-Champagne Ardenne. A virtual experience is FREE to all MGA juniors. Students have an opportunity to travel to France in the Spring semester of their senior year.
Date: Synchronous online sessions meet from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on selected Mondays.
Location: Reims, France
Program Coordinator
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Dr. Rhonda Amerson
Begin a journey of vibrant culture, scenery, and experiences at several stops near Mumbai! Partial scholarships are available.
Duration: 3 weeks in Waterford, Ireland with field trips across Ireland
USG Goes Global Program: This program is part of the USG Goes Global Study Abroad programs, led by university faculty across the University System of Georgia.
Classes apply directly to your MGA degree program
Financial Aid eligible
Program Coordinator
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Contact
Dr. Benita Muth
For Nursing Majors
This two-week Summer program administered by the School of Health and Natural Sciences offers students in Nursing and Health Services Administration the opportunity to become immersed in Irish culture through excursions and lectures on concepts related to leadership, health care systems, and research. Exploring Irish culture and Ireland's healthcare system will help students analyze and make global connections in these important areas.
Participating students can earn 3 credit hours by taking one of the following courses:
NURS 3330 Nursing Research Methods
NURS 4200 Concepts of the Nurse as Leader/Manager
HLSA 3000 Research Methods for Health Sciences
HLSA 3100 Leadership in Health Care
NURS 5500 Research and Evidence Based Practice
Duration: Students will complete two weeks of pre-departure work and two weeks of post-return assignments in addition to participating in all required assignments and activities while in Ireland.
Location: The program is based at South East Technological University near the southeast coast of Ireland and will travel to cultural and historical sites around the area as well as incorporating lectures and research workshops.
Please contact program director Dr. Kinzie Lee for more information about this opportunity:
Program Coordinator
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Contact
Dr. Kinzie Lee
Date: Summer 2026
Location: Illinois & Wisconsin
Courses: BIOL 4774
Credit Hours: 4, upper level elective
Study away on an ecological field to study animals
Hands-on experience while camping
Learn and perform field research and attend a scientific conference
Program Coordinator
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Dr. Tyler Achatz
Are you ready to study emerging technological trends and topics in Washington DC? Space is limited for this unique summer 2026 learning opportunity for undergraduates and graduate students interested in information technology.
Date: June 1-5, 2026
Duration: 1 week
Location: Washington D.C.
Courses: ITEC 4299, ITEC 6299
Topic: Attend an IT seminar and explore AI and robotics, data center, legal issues and policy, IoT, and cybersecurity
Program Coordinator
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Dr. Alan Stines
The USG Goes Global programs join students and faculty across 23 University System of Georgia (USG) and offer a one-of-a-kind educational experience abroad. Courses are taught by USG faculty and offer a variety of classroom, virtual, and experiential learning.
Study abroad programs available through USG Goes Global include destinations such as:
Barbados, Caribbean Islands
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
Madrid, Spain,
Paris, France
Porto, Portugal
Waterford, Ireland
Learn more from the USG Goes Global page or create your USG Goes Global profile and browse for study abroad programs that match your academic goals!
