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APDesign offers many opportunities to study abroad for students enrolled in any of our programs. The experience of of studying in unfamiliar environments heightens cultural awareness, improves self-reliance and broadens professional horizons.

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All Education Abroad programs other than the APDesign Italian Studies Program - Orvieto are managed by the Office of International Programs . Search for more opportunities using their advanced search page .

For further questions, please email your Education Abroad Advisor Amanda Mack.

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Sign up for a Magical Mystery Tour of learning and fun in London, England! Explore the city's rich musical heritage from the perspective of the entertainment business. Develop a digital marketing strategy inside the Sony Entertainment boardroom to launch an emerging UK artist in the US. Learn from top Sony Executives, including Simon Cowell’s marketing team.

Experience London’s music culture first-hand with visits to: the Royal Albert Hall, Abbey Road Studios, a British Music Heritage Tour, Tileyard Studios, and much more!

“I’ll forever be in debt to the MEBUS program for giving me the opportunity to visit all the amazing places and meet the incredibly talented people that I encountered there. I’ll be sharing these stories until the day I die.” - London Study Abroad Student

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Freshmen Education Abroad Scholarship Provides Successful Pathway for Study Abroad

In 2013, the Office of International Programs created the Freshmen Education Abroad Scholarship (FEAS), to encourage students to enroll in internationally themed courses at KSU, and to encourage KSU incoming freshmen to start planning for study abroad during their 1st semester on campus. The FEAS is a two-part scholarship, which initially provides up to 10 students a $750 scholarship which goes towards the tuition of a Global Issues & Perspectives course, or the LEAD 502 Global Citizenship course. Those 10 recipients also receive a $2,000 scholarship to help fund a study abroad program. Students who receive the $750 are not required to study abroad, but if they choose to do so, the $2,000 is available to them to use during a future term for study abroad. Fall 2015 marks the 3rd cycle of this scholarship, and the recipients of the 1st and 2nd cycles are starting to return from their study abroad experiences.

Continue reading “Freshmen Education Abroad Scholarship Provides Successful Pathway for Study Abroad” →

KSU and Delta Upsilon Alumnus, Provides Scholarship for Study Abroad

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KSU Alumnus Credits Study Abroad for International Career Path

Corey Fortin (Agribusiness and Animal Science, ’06) is a KSU alumnus and recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumni Award for his work managing international development programs in Uganda and around the world. He credits his international career to his time spent studying abroad. Fortin originally spent a summer in Prague at the Czech University of Life Sciences (CULS) during his undergraduate program at KSU and this experience was what pushed him to continue the international trend. After graduating from KSU, he spent almost-8-months in Belgium as part of his graduate program. These experiences helped him set his sights on an international career and he hasn’t look back since. We caught up with him to learn more about his study abroad experiences and how they influenced his personal goals and his career path.

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Scholarship for Freshmen Encourages Study Abroad Participation

In Fall 2013, the Office of International Programs announced a new scholarship specifically for first year students called the Freshmen Education Abroad Scholarship.   The goal of this scholarship is twofold; it is meant to encourage enrollment in Global Issues and Perspectives classes on campus and to encourage participation on study abroad programs, especially for those who may otherwise be unable to afford such an experience.  Interim Associate Provost of Kansas State University International Programs, Dr. Marcelo Sabates, believes initiatives such as this scholarship are key in providing opportunities for educating competitive and globally aware Kansas State graduates.  Dr. Sabates continues in saying, “In the 21 st century global competencies are essential to becoming a competitive and educated college graduate.  Exposing freshman to international classes and study abroad opportunities is a strategic way of ensuring that those global competencies are achieved during a student’s time here at K-State.  This scholarship is a novel way of making students aware of the international opportunities at K-State from day one.” Continue reading “Scholarship for Freshmen Encourages Study Abroad Participation” →

Study Abroad Mentors: Offers Students an Opportunity to Share International Passions

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Exchange Students Share Their Experiences, Perspectives

Among the numerous agreements Kansas State has with various universities across the world is an exchange agreement with Linnaeus University (formerly Växjö University) in Växjö, Sweden. The nature of the agreement with Linnaeus University (LNU) is a Bilateral Exchange Agreement – meaning K-State is allowed to send students to study at Linnaeus for K-State costs and vice-versa for Linnaeus University and LNU costs. Since the partnership between K-State and Linnaeus (then Växjö University) began in 2002 the universities have exchanged nearly 30 students including Sara Hallengren, from Karlskrona, Sweden, in the fall s emester of 2012 and Logan Gauby, from Washington, KS, during the same semester.

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Visit to Turkey Offers Cultural, Educational Experiences

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Study Abroad Participation Increases at KSU and Nationally, in 2011-12

Participation in study abroad programs increased at KSU during the 2011-12 academic year, compared to the previous year. There were 612 participants in KSU study abroad programs during the 2011-12 academic year, compared to 518 participants during the previous year. Continue reading “Study Abroad Participation Increases at KSU and Nationally, in 2011-12” →

Exchange Student from Portsmouth, England Enjoys Experience at K-State

Scarlett Rampton was an exchange student from the University of Portsmouth (Portsmouth, England) at K-State during the Fall 2012 semester, majoring in Political Science.

I was selected to come to Kansas State University as an exchange student for the 2012 Fall semester. From the moment I was told about K-State by my professors back in Portsmouth and having researched the university, I knew that I had to come here. Continue reading “Exchange Student from Portsmouth, England Enjoys Experience at K-State” →

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Kent State University offers hundreds of study abroad programs, all designed to help you explore a world beyond your comfort zone, expand your academic limits, and grow in ways you never thought possible. 

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What will studying abroad do for you? From a higher GPA to better job opportunities, going abroad will enrich you academically, plus change the way you see yourself and the world around you.

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Kent State University and the Office of Global Education are pleased to offer scholarships in the amount of $5,000 - $6,500 to KSU undergraduate students who are interested in securing internship placements in East and Southeast Asia during Summer 2025!

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Department of Geography and Anthropology faculty regularly teach in study abroad programs. These programs provide students with the opportunity to study geography, anthropology, and other subjects while immersed in the culture and landscape of another country. For more information about any of these amazing opportunities, visit KSU Education Abroad .

2025 Study Abroad Opportunities

Explore the options and opportunities to study abroad during summer 2025. Regardless of what field of study or country you are passionate about, there is an education abroad program for you. Where will your education take you? See below for links and exciting details to travel with our faculty in summer 2025!

Study Geography and Anthropology in Italy in Summer 2025!

Did you know KSU has a campus at a fortezza in Montepulciano, a historic hill town in the Tuscany region of Italy? Well, now you have an opportunity to study geography and anthropology in Montepulciano in Summer 2025 through the KSU in Italy program, with Dr. Paul McDaniel and Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith! Choose two courses, for a total of six credit hours, from a selection of lower division (including gen ed) and upper division courses! Courses meet two days each week. Group field trips occur two days each week to other places such as Rome, Florence, Bologna, Orvieto, and other locations. Most weekends (Fridays-Sundays) are free for you to explore on your own. During Session I (May 22 to June 26, 2025), Dr. McDaniel will be teaching two geography courses (GEOG 1101 Introduction to Human Geography and GEOG 3312 Geography of Europe), and during Session II (June 26 to July 31, 2025), Dr.  Smith will be teaching two anthropology courses (ANTH 1102 Introduction to Anthropology and ANTH 4490 Death in the Mediterranean) at KSU's campus in Italy, a refurbished fortezza, in Montepulciano, as part of the KSU in Italy Summer 2025 education abroad program in Montepulciano, Italy! Please reach out to Dr. McDaniel (Geography) or Dr. Smith (Anthropology) for more info!

KSU in Italy Summer 2025 Session I, May 22-June 26 (application deadline February 3) - click here

KSU in Italy Summer 2025 Session II, June 26-July 31 (application deadline March 3) - click here

2024 Study Abroad Opportunities

The following study abroad opportunities were available with our faculty in 2024. Below this listing, please find examples of additional past geography and anthropology education abroad programs led by our faculty.

June 2024, Porto, Portugal

Study geography with Dr. McDaniel and more abroad in Porto, Portugal, in June 2024 through the USG Goes Global Porto summer study abroad program! 

Dr. McDaniel will be teaching GEOG 1101 Introduction to Human Geography (satisfies general education Area E4 Social Sciences requirement) and GEOG 4300 Urban Geography in the USG Goes Global Summer 2024 Porto study abroad program in Porto, Portugal (approximately two weeks abroad in mid-to-late June 2024). Imagine yourself studying in a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage City wedged between a famed river and 2,000-year-old ancient grape vineyards on verdant hills. Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal is listed as a staple on best places to visit in Europe and only a three-hour train ride away from Lisbon. In addition to Dr. McDaniel's geography courses, other lower- and upper-division courses are offered in Environmental Psychology, Introduction to Hospitality, and Beverage Management. Students on this program are expected to enroll in two courses for a total of 6 credit hours. Students will be responsible for summer coursework before, during, and after program travel. Coursework will be completed through onsite lectures, field trips and walking tours, and group discussions coupled with readings, writing assignments, and online lectures. Courses begin before the program departs and may continue after the program returns via online content. Time abroad onsite in Porto is approximately two weeks in mid-to-late June 2024. Contact Dr. McDaniel to request additional info and to express interest in this program. 

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2023 Study Abroad Opportunities

The following geography and anthropology study abroad opportunities were available with our faculty in 2023 in France and Italy. Below this listing, please find examples of additional past geography and anthropology education abroad programs led by our faculty.

June 29- July 31, 2023 Paris, France

Study geography with Dr. McDaniel and more abroad in Paris, France, in Summer 2023 through the USG Goes Global Paris summer study abroad program! 

La “Ville Lumière,” Paris is home to countless museums, cafés, and medieval streets that wind around contemporary architecture. A city à decouvrir, Paris is an invitation to experience all the world’s cultures while maintaining a proud and distinctly French feeling. Picture yourself spending a summer studying in the “City of Light,” the “museum without walls,” immersed in history and surrounded by some of the world’s finest art, architecture, and music. As a participant in the Paris Study Abroad Program, you won’t have to imagine these things—you can live them. The “Capital of the World” is your classroom as you study history where it was made, attend theater and music performances by world-renowned companies and ensembles, write in parks and cafés where Fitzgerald and Hemingway wrote, and learn French immersed in the language. Paris offers all of this and more as part of this study abroad program.

Summer In Paris June 29 to July 31, 2023

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May 18- June 22, 2023 or June 29- Aug 3, 2023 Montepulciano, Italy

Study geography and anthropology abroad in Montepulciano, Italy, a beautiful, historic Tuscan hill town, in Summer 2023 through the KSU in Tuscany program! From May 18 to June 22, 2023, Dr. Paul McDaniel will be teaching two geography courses (GEOG 1101 Introduction to Human Geography and GEOG 3300 Urban Geography) at KSU's facility, a refurbished fortezza, in Montepulciano during Session I of the KSU in Italy Summer 2023 education abroad program in Montepulciano, Italy. 

From June 29 to August 3, 2023, Dr. Susan Smith will be teaching two anthropology courses (ANTH 1102 Introduction to Anthropology and ANTH 4490 Death in the Mediterranean) at KSU's facility, in Montepulciano during Session II of the KSU in Italy Summer 2023 education abroad program in Montepulciano, Italy. 

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2021 Study Abroad Opportunities

The following geography and anthropology study abroad opportunities are available and planned with our faculty in 2021, but they are contingent on the circumstances related to the ongoing pandemic. Please note the following from the KSU Education Abroad Office : "PLEASE BE ADVISED: Although we are accepting applications for this program, a decision on whether or not it will operate has not yet been made. Kennesaw State University continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely and is following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of State (DoS), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), and the University System of Georgia (USG). Updates regarding program changes, cancellations, or transitions to alternative program models (virtual, hybrid, etc.) resulting from this guidance will be communicated as they occur. We recommend making a back-up plan that takes into consideration the following factors: Academic: Being able to get the course credits you need to continue to make progress toward your degree (contact your Academic Advisor for assistance); Financial: Don’t make any purchases that are non-refundable and consider purchasing cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance; Housing: Know your options (where are you going to stay/live) if your program does not run as planned. If you have questions, please contact an Education Abroad Program Coordinator."

May/June 2021: Osteology Field School on the Island of Crete, in Greece

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith will be leading students in an Osteology Field School experience on the island of Crete in Greece. Dr. Smith has over 12 years of experience in Greece. She worked for the Institute for the Study of Aegean Prehistory in Pacheia Ammos, Crete since 2007. She has supervised field schools or study abroad programs in Greece since 2006 and has participating in study abroads in other countries like France, Ireland, and Italy. Note: Participation in this program is by invitation only. Program Description: Students work with Dr. Smith on the analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites in Crete. They will also visit several archaeological sites on the island.

ANTH 4100: Directed Applied Research.  This course will be an intensive introduction to osteological field work. The students will work directly with the professor in learning how to clean, conserve, and inventory human skeletal remains from archaeological sites. The work will be hands-on with substantial reading required in order to complete the analyses in the field.

August-October 2021: Online in Tuscany General Education

The Online in Tuscany program at KSU's facility in Montepulciano, Italy, is an exciting option for fully online students enrolled in our online courses and online degree programs, such as the fully online option of our BA in Geography degree program. Set in the beautiful region of Tuscany Italy, KSU's Montepulciano Educational Site offers students a unique opportunity for academic study within this medieval city while immersing themselves in the wonderful and authentic Italian culture. This program is designed for the more independent, primarily online student with prior international travel experience preferred. The six-week program will be anchored by an ART 1107 - Arts in Society course taught by Dr. Dan Sachs. Beyond ART 1107 students will be required to take a "full load" or 12 hours (so at least three additional courses as defined by each undergraduate program); more than 12 hours is also acceptable. Importantly, the cultural/experiential aspect of the program offers students the opportunity to participate in field trips to Rome, Florence, Orvieto (all three required) plus optional trips to Salerno, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompei (packaged) as well as Siena and Pienza. In addition, two free-travel weekends and local activities in and around Montepulciano are included. Finally, the ability to extend your stay beyond the program MAY BE possible. Contact KSU in Tuscany Site Director Ken Hill for more information, or you may also contact Dr. Paul McDaniel (Associate Professor of Geography who has previously taught in the KSU in Tuscany program in Montepulciano) for more general information about the study location.

July 2021: Hanyang International Summer School in Seoul, South Korea

Dr. Jason Rhodes will be teaching two geography courses (GEOG 4490: Exploring Seoul-Geography of the City, and GEOG 4490: Geographies of Sustainable Agriculture) in the Hanyang University International Summer School program in Seoul, South Korea in Summer 2021. Come study in downtown Seoul, the city that never sleeps! Experience genuinely multicultural education through Hanyang University's International Summer School, a program that offers over 130 classes in 12 fields of study. Study alongside students from Europe, Asia, North America and Australia while exploring the rich culture of South Korea and the ultra-modern city of Seoul. Program includes a variety of local tours/activities that allow you to experience Korean culture - whether Korean cooking or Korean hip hop - entirely free of charge. The program runs from July 2 - August 1. Join us as we enjoy a truly global learning experience in the heart of Seoul!

GEOG 4490: Exploring Seoul, Geography of the City. This course will get us out of the classroom and into the city as we explore the sights and sounds, and nooks and crannies, of one of the most fascinating cities on earth. For geographers, what does it mean to “read the cultural landscape” of a place? What stories can the buildings and design of a city tell us about the culture, past and present of the people who live there? With these questions in mind, we will set out on a series of tours of the city, organized by theme, that will teach us not just about the past and present of our incredible host city, but about new ways of seeing, and understanding, the urban world in which we live. At the end of the class, students will present their own themed photo essay of some aspect of the cultural landscape of Seoul. 

GEOG 4490: Geographies of Sustainable Agriculture.  This course will provide students with an introduction to the workings of the global food system, with particular emphasis on issues of food security and environmental sustainability. The course will connect the food on our plates to the urgent global issues of climate change, hunger, and water scarcity, and place today’s global food system in the historical context of the colonial systems from which it emerged. It will then examine the potential of new approaches to soil-building agriculture to promote food security and resilience in a changing climate, and examine visions for an equitable, sustainable agriculture for the twenty-first century.

• Virtual The KSU Education Abroad Office also provides information about Virtual Education Abroad experiences for a variety of subjects. 

2020 Study Abroad Opportunities

The following geography and anthropology study abroad opportunities were available with our faculty in 2020, but they were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, we include the listing here as examples of geography and anthropology education abroad programs led by our faculty.

Spring Break 2020: Interdisciplinary Seminar to Cuba

Dr. Ken Williamson, along with several other faculty from different departments, is a faculty member on the Year of Cuba seminar abroad during Spring Break in 2020. The Year of Cuba seminar abroad program will provide an immersive, global learning experience that will help broaden the worldview and increase the intercultural competence of students. This seminar will introduce students to the vibrant diversity of peoples, cultures, traditions and modern complexities of Cuba by visiting a variety of community organizations, businesses, museums, and cultural sites. Students will develop a holistic understanding of Cuba and gain a greater appreciation for cultural diversity and global interdependence through reflection and analysis of local and global issues. Co-taught by an interdisciplinary team of faculty, the spring semester Year of Cuba course will travel to Cuba during spring break. This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of the sociological, cultural, economic, political, historical, and modern-day dimensions of Cuba with a special emphasis on processes of change and continuity. Based in Havana, study abroad participants will visit numerous important cultural and historic sites such as Revolution Square, the Malecon, Hemingway House, Our Lady of Regla church, and selected UNESCO World Heritage sites. 

May/June 2020: Osteology Field School in Greece

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith will be leading students in an Osteology Field School experience on the island of Crete in Greece. Dr. Smith has over 12 years of experience in Greece. She worked for the Institute for the Study of Aegean Prehistory in Pacheia Ammos, Crete since 2007. She has supervised field schools or study abroad programs in Greece since 2006 and has participating in study abroads in other countries like France, Ireland, and Italy. Note: Participation in this program is by invitation only.

June/July 2020: KSU in Italy Program in Montepulciano, Italy

Prof. Erinn Bariteau will be teaching two geography courses (GEOG 1112: Weather and Climate, and GEOG 4490: Natural Hazards and Disasters) in Montepulciano, Italy, in Session II of the KSU in Italy Summer 2020  study abroad program. The Montepulciano, Italy Summer Study abroad program allows students an opportunity to take lower and upper division course work in historic Tuscany. Montepulciano is centrally located between Rome and Florence with accessible bus and rail transportation to the rest of Italy. Kennesaw State University has overseen this study abroad program, a consortium among Georgia College & State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Highlands College, Valdosta State University, and Kennesaw State University since 2000. More general information about the KSU in Tuscany program and site location in Montepulicano is found here . 

GEOG 1112: Weather and Climate . This course examines aspects of physical geography inCentral Italy, specifically earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes, climate and weather patterns, vegetation patterns and principles on amicro to synoptic scale.Students willcompare and contrast geographic influences of weather and climate, such as terrain, altitude, latitude, proximity to water, on the Italian landscape by exploring physical features ofthe region. Research on climate change and implications for the region will be discussed and students will have the opportunity to investigate andevaluate long termimpact(s).The lab component focuses on practical and applied aspects of environmental systems. Lab work entails map reading, data collection, data analysis and application.

GEOG 4490: Natural Hazards and Disasters . Volcanoes, eruptions, floods, oh my! This course will explore natural hazards and disasters which have shaped landscape features of Central Italy.Concepts in vulnerability, risk and perception of risk will be discussed in both historic and contemporary context where site visits and observation will provide first hand evidence of change.Further we will explore essential aspects of emergency management and communication.

Various Dates and Opportunities: Online in Tuscany

The Online in Tuscany program at KSU's facility in Montepulciano, Italy, is an exciting option for fully online students enrolled in our online courses and online degree programs. Set in the beautiful region of Tuscany Italy, KSU's Montepulciano Educational Site offers students a unique opportunity for academic study within this medieval city while immersing themselves in the wonderful and authentic Italian culture. This program is designed for the more independent, fully online student with prior international travel experience. Students will be required to take a "full load online" (as defined by each undergraduate or graduate program) for example with either four, three hour, semester-long courses (12 hours) or two, seven-week courses (6 hours). Importantly, beyond the academic component (depending upon the option selected), students will also be able to participate in weekly field trips to Rome, Naples/Pompei/Amalfi Coast and several locations closer to home. One free-travel weekend is also included in addition to a number of possible local activities in and around Montepulciano. The ability to extend your stay beyond the program is also possible. Contact KSU in Tuscany Site Director Ken Hill for more information, or you may also contact Dr. Paul McDaniel (Assistant Professor of Geography who has previously taught in the KSU in Tuscany program in Montepulciano). 

July 2020: Hanyang International Summer School in Seoul, South Korea

Dr. Jason Rhodes will be teaching two geography courses (GEOG 4490: Geography of Clothing, and GEOG 4490: Geographies of Sustainable Agriculture) in the Hanyang University International Summer School program in Seoul, South Korea in Summer 2020. Come study in downtown Seoul, the city that never sleeps! Experience genuinely multicultural education through Hanyang University's International Summer School, a program that offers over 130 classes in 12 fields of study. Study alongside students from Europe, Asia, North America and Australia while exploring the rich culture of South Korea and the ultra-modern city of Seoul. Earn up to 9 credits over four weeks for a program price (price includes tuition, and 3 cultural activities - flight, meals, housing, & spending money not included) of just $1,492! Program includes a variety of local tours/activities that allow you to experience Korean culture - whether Korean cooking or Korean hip hop - entirely free of charge. The program runs from July 6- July 31. Join us as we enjoy a truly global learning experience in the heart of Seoul!

GEOG 4490: Geography of Clothing . This course will examine the human and environmental impact of the clothing industry, using an examination of the global clothing commodity chain to frame questions about globalization and explore competing visions for sustainable economic development. We will learn about the “fast fashion” revolution that has transformed the global clothing industry in recent decades, and trace the linkages that exist between advertising and consumer behavior, networks of “flexible” production and distribution, and trends of urbanization in developing countries that result in the ongoing supply of the young, typically female labor on which the entire global industry depends. 

GEOG 4490: Geographies of Sustainable Agriculture . This course will provide students with an introduction to the workings of the global food system, with particular emphasis on issues of food security and environmental sustainability. The course will connect the food on our plates to the urgent global issues of climate change, hunger, and water scarcity, and place today’s global food system in the historical context of the colonial systems from which it emerged. It will then examine the potential of new approaches to soil-building agriculture to promote food security and resilience in a changing climate, and examine visions for an equitable, sustainable agriculture for the twenty-first century.

Summer 2020: USG European Council Program in Madrid, Spain

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith will be teaching two anthropology courses (ANTH 1101: Introduction to Anthropology, and ANTH 4490: Death on the Iberian Peninsula) in Madrid, Spain, in Summer 2020. These courses are part of the University System of Georgia’s USG Goes Global European Council Madrid summer study abroad program. Consider studying during the summer in Madrid, the geographic center of Spain and the historic center of the entire Hispanic world. The city of four million is a modern European hub with state-of-the-art transportation and cafes, but its Old World charm shines through in its long afternoon siestas, its warm and friendly people, and its majestic monuments of Spain’s glorious past. Students will have the opportunity to live in a typical Madrid neighborhood popular for students, eat at tapas bars, visit world-class museums, and enjoy life in this vibrant city. From practicing Spanish language skills to learning about ancient world history, Madrid is an ideal location for any student hoping to gain an exciting, informative, and productive intercultural experience.

More info about this program and the instructions to apply are available here from the KSU Education Abroad Office . 

ANTH 1102: Introduction to Anthropology . Introduction to Anthropology is a survey of all 4 major subfields of Anthropology: cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological. We will approach each of these subfields using Spain and Portugal as our primary examples. You will be able to experience all of these four subfields of anthropology yourself through field trips, museum visits, and most importantly by living in Madrid for 5 weeks. Anthropology is unique in that it attempts to study biological and cultural aspects of humans from all over the world and from all time periods, both historic and prehistoric. This is the holistic approach that defines anthropology and sets it apart from other disciplines. We will be discussing the four major subfields individually and collectively, stressing a biocultural approach to anthropology. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the anthropology of Spain and Portugal from all subfields of the discipline.

ANTH 4490: Death on the Iberian Peninsula . This course exposes students to death in Spain, with a specific focus on Madrid. We will use class discussions, projects, and field-trips to learn how death has been dealt with in the past and how it is incorporated into modern Spanish life. This class will take an anthropological approach to this broad topic of death and readings will include academic and popular articles.

May 2020: USG Goes Global Program in Vietnam

USG Goes Global is excited to introduce a brand new 2-week study abroad program to Vietnam for Summer 2020 ! This two-week long program in May 2020 will travel to multiple locations in Vietnam. The excursions will introduce students to a wide variety of Vietnamese culture, lifestyle, and history in the context of a World Regional Geography course. 

GEOG 1130: World Regional Geography . This course provides a framework for recognizing and analyzing the major distinctive regions of the world in comparative context emphasizing various inter-relations among environment, culture, economy, politics, and history. This study abroad course places world regional geography in a Southeast Asian context with a particular focus on Vietnam. The course will explore the country and region's geographic relationships with other major world regions, including East and South Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The context of the course also places Vietnam within the theme of contemporary globalization.  

2019 Study Abroad Opportunities

The following geography and anthropology study abroad opportunities were available with our faculty in 2019 in Greece, Ireland, and Spain. Below this listing, please find examples of additional past geography and anthropology education abroad programs led by our faculty.

May/June 2019: Osteology Field School in Greece

Summer 2019: usg european council program in waterford, ireland.

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith will be teaching anthropology in Waterford, Ireland, in Summer 2019. These courses are part of the University System of Georgia’s European Council Waterford program . Apply to the program here . 

Summer 2019: USG European Council Program in Madrid, Spain

Dr. Paul McDaniel will be teaching geography in Madrid, Spain, in Summer 2019 . These courses are part of the University System of Georgia’s European Council Madrid program . Apply to the program here . 

Check out this summary of the Summer 2019 Madrid study abroad program!

2018 Study Abroad Opportunities

The following geography and anthropology study abroad opportunities were available with our faculty in 2018 in India, Greece, China, Italy, France, and Guinea-Bissau. Below this listing, please find examples of additional past geography and anthropology education abroad programs led by our faculty.  

May/June 2018: USG Asia Council Program in Zhengzhou, China

Dr. Jun Tu will be teaching geography in China as part of the University System of Georgia’s Asia Council China Summer program , May 8 to June 5, 2018. Specifically, he will be teaching GEOG 1101: Introduction to Human Geography and GEOG 3360: Geography of Asia. The program's main host institution is Zhengzhou University in Henan province of the People's Republic of China. The group will also travel to other places in China, including Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.

June/July 2018: USG European Council Program in Paris, France

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith will be teaching two anthropology courses in Paris in Summer 2018. These courses are part of the University System of Georgia’s European Council Paris program , which runs June 30 to August 5, 2018. Specifically, she will be teaching ANTH 1102: Introduction to Anthropology and an upper division course about Death in Paris. The USG European Council offers opportunities for students to participate in study abroad programs in Europe every summer. In summer 2018, there are six countries (seven locations) to choose from: UK (London and Edinburgh), France (Paris), Spain (Madrid), Germany (Berlin), Ireland (Waterford), and Russia (St. Petersburg). A variety of courses are offered in each location. 

May/June 2018: Osteology Field School in Greece

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith will be leading students in an Osteology Field School experience on the island of Crete in Greece. Note: Participation in this program is by invitation only. 

July 2018: Human Ecology in Guinea-Bissau

Dr. Brandon Lundy will be leading several students on a study abroad to Guinea-Bissau in summer 2018 to work on an Environmental Studies project. During the month of July, their team will travel to Guinea-Bissau to help build and create a human ecology/environmental studies program with students and faculty from local universities. In preparation for their study abroad trip, the team at KSU has worked on curriculum projects focused on energy and agriculture. More information about this study abroad experience is available here .

Spring Break 2018: KSU Year of India Seminar Abroad

Dr. Debarati Sen is teaching in the Spring 2018 Year of India course , which meets during the spring semester at KSU and will travel to India during Spring Break, March 28 to April 8. While in India, the group will visit a variety of community organizations, academic institutions, businesses, museums, and sacred places, in both rural and urban settings. Students will develop a holistic understanding of India and gain a greater appreciation for cultural diversity and global interdependence through reflection and analysis of issues of local and global importance. Students will interact with faculty, staff and students from both Tata Institute of Social Sciences and HR College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. They will also meet with United Nations CIFAL Bangalore officials as well as visit numerous important cultural and historic sites including the Golden Temple of Amritsar, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

May/June 2018: KSU in Italy Program in Montepulciano, Italy

Dr. Paul McDaniel will be teaching two geography courses in Montepulciano, Italy, in Session 1 of the KSU in Italy program , May 17 to June 21, 2018. Specifically, he will be teaching GEOG 1101: Introduction to Human Geography and GEOG 3312: Geography of Europe. The program takes place at KSU’s refurbished fortezza facility in Montepulciano, a historic hill town in the province of Siena, in the southern part of Italy’s Tuscany region, between Rome and Florence. While there, the group will visit Rome, Florence, Pisa, Sienna, Lucca, Orvieto, Lake Trasimeno, and other locations. The Montepulciano, Italy Summer Study abroad program allows students an opportunity to take lower and upper division course work in historic Tuscany. Montepulciano is centrally located with accessible bus and rail transportation to the rest of Italy. Kennesaw State University has overseen this study abroad program since 2000.

Past Education Abroad Experiences

Examples of previous geography and anthropology study abroad programs led by faculty in our department:

• Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands: Geography of Beer with Dr. Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Dr. Mark Patterson
• Belize: Archaeology with Dr. Terry Powis
• China: Geography with Dr. Jun Tu
• Greece (Crete): Physical Anthropology with Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith
• Guinea-Bissau: Anthropology and Conflict Management with Dr. Brandon Lundy
• Madrid, Spain: Geography with Dr. Paul McDaniel
• Montepulciano, Italy: Anthropology with Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith; Geography with Dr. Paul McDaniel
• Paris, France: Anthropology with Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith
• Rajasthan, India: Archaeology with Dr. Teresa Raczek
• Waterford, Ireland: Anthropology with Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith

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Engineering in Montepulciano study abroad summer program cost: $6,200 * 

*Cost does not include tuition

• ENGR 2214: Engineering Mechanics - Statics - Lecture
• EE 2301: Circuit Analysis I - Lecture
• EE 2301: Circuit Analysis I - Lab
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• 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM - EE 2301 Lab
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We highly encourage you to consider a program abroad that best fits your major or minor. Not only may you take prerequisites and major or minor requirements abroad, but you even may be able to complete a major or minor and graduate early!

Below you will find Major/Minor Advising Programs, or MAPs , organized by college. These documents (PDFs) provide you with recommended examples of study, internship, research, and service abroad programs for your major or minor. Download your MAP to learn more about options for a given subject, or print off a copy to carry with you. You may also find hard copies with more detailed information about options for your major or minor abroad in the Education Abroad office.

Note : If you don't see your major or minor posted here yet, don't worry! We are currently developing MAPs for all majors and minors. Contact an Education Abroad Advisor at [email protected] or stop by Education Abroad for suggestions for your major or minor.

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Unfortunately, USG Goes Global made the difficult decision to cancel the Porto 2024 Summer Study Abroad program on March 14, 2024, due to low enrollment. However, the following information is left here as an example of the types of study abroad programs that are planned each year. 

Summer 2024 Study Abroad in Porto, Portugal

Study geography with Dr. McDaniel and more abroad in Porto, Portugal, in Summer 2024 (June 14-28, 2024) through the USG Goes Global Porto summer study abroad program! Scroll down for more info!

Program Details, Courses, and Faculty

Imagine yourself living in a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage City wedged between a famed river with UNESCO World Heritage Center status and 2,000-year-old ancient grape vineyards on verdant hills. Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal is listed as a staple on best places to visit in Europe and only a three-hour train ride away from Lisbon. Studying in Porto offers you sparkling lovely beaches and fresh Atlantic Ocean air. It is a lively and youthful place to live with numerous colleges and universities. All of these factors are sure to support engagement in your study abroad learning experience. Portugal is especially noted for its kind people, wonderful traditional Fado music, surfing waves, home of a champion soccer team, strong cultural pride, easy shopping, clean and wifi-enabled public transportation, and delicious cuisine all set in a very peaceful country. 

Students on this program are expected to enroll in two of the proposed courses listed below for a total of 6 credit hours. Students will be responsible for coursework before, during, and after program travel. Coursework will be completed through onsite lectures, walking tours, and group discussions coupled with readings, writing assignments, and online lectures. Time abroad onsite in Porto is approximately two weeks in mid-to-late June 2024 (June 14-28, 2024). Courses begin before the program departs and may continue after the program returns via online content. The following are the courses that have been proposed for the Summer 2024 Porto program:

We live in a dynamic world! Geography and maps are fundamental for understanding our world. Geography asks the big questions—Where? How? Why? What if? We’ll explore global geographic patterns of population, cultural, economic, political, and urban systems and their local level impacts by focusing on globalization trends that transcend borders and how these patterns affect local places. In essence, how do global patterns shape local lives, near and far? While in Porto, we’ll observe global concepts as they occur on the local landscape, allowing us to compare and contrast these patterns with our home culture, economy, and environment. Instructor: Dr. Paul McDaniel, Kennesaw State University. At KSU, this course is GEOG 1101: Introduction to Human Geography, and satisfies general education Area E4. 

Cities are dynamic landscapes and most of humanity now lives in urban environments! Urban geography explores the origins and development of cities, uncovers the excitement and diversity of cities, and examines urban challenges and opportunities. While in Porto, we’ll observe urban landscapes through the lenses of physical and historical geography, economic geography, cultural and social geography, political geography, and urban planning. We’ll witness examples of global urban dynamics and local level impacts. We’ll experience how urban concepts occur on Porto’s historical and contemporary urban landscapes, allowing us to compare and contrast with our own familiar cities and towns back home. Instructor: Dr. Paul McDaniel, Kennesaw State University. At KSU, this course is GEOG 4300: Urban Geography. This course satisfies an upper-division elective/related studies credit in many majors. 

This course will introduce students to contemporary theories and empirical research in environmental psychology, which is the study of the interrelationships between humans and their natural and built environments. Topics include major theories about human-environment interactions, natural and human-made disasters, the influence of environmental stressors (e.g., noise, weather, pollution, crowding) on individuals and larger social groups, as well as human behavior, planning and design. We will also discuss biological and social factors influencing our relationship with nature and issues related to environmental action and preservation. Upper-division course. Instructor: Dr. Carla Bluhm, Coastal College of Georgia.

This is an overview of the hospitality industry covering a wide variety of topics like tourism, restaurants, hotels, theme parks, national parks, attractions, cruise ships and casinos (and more). Lower-division course. Instructor: Dr. Richard Roberson, Coastal College of Georgia.

The course deals with the purchase, storage, and sale of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  The historical and modern use of wine, beer and spirits in a food and beverage operation is explored in detail. Planning, control and marketing of beverages also is discussed at some length. Legal and regulatory issues are highlighted particularly. (SERVSAFE Alcohol Certification). Wine pairing, oenology, viticulture, brewing and distilling are explored in detail. Upper-division course. Instructor: Dr. Richard Roberson, Coastal College of Georgia.

Field Trips in Porto

The following are prospective field trips and sites we may visit as part of the program while abroad in Porto (this is a tentative list as program plans continue to take shape):

• WOW Museum Porto Across Ages, Palacio da Bolsa, Sao Bento Train Station Tour
• Casa da Música group tour, private string concert Porto Guiterra with Tico and guest Carlos Araujo
• University of Porto tour and botanical garden tour (group tour in English) and group dinner Icarai
• Porto Cemetery, Bom Successso food court, Porto Holocaust museum and Synagogue Tour
• São Francisco Church & Catacombs and bird watching at Fluvial on Douro, free bands in town, fireworks over river at midnight 
• WOW Museum Planet Cork, explore Nova da Gaia (optional Sandeman's Port Wine Cave tour and optional cable car ride over port wine caves)
• Sardine Canning Plant "living" museum, tin wrapping, and fish tasting then walk to Sea Pools
• FC Porto Stadium Tour and Museum
• Norte Shopping Center and Bollhao Historic Market and Portuguese carnival evening field trip
• Serralves Art Museum, Art Deco House, Tree Top Walk, and evening Sao Joao Town Festival
• Casa da Architura and Siza family home tour 
• Se Cathedral tour followed by mini Camino and lunch along Douro, P. Henry Navigator home

How much does the program cost?

Approximately $2,700 (subject to change, airfare NOT included, tuition NOT included). Refer to the official USG Goes Global Porto program page for more details about program cost, what all is included, and program dates. 

Financial Aid: You may use financial aid to study abroad for your courses on a study abroad program. Speak with a Financial Aid counselor. Students utilizing financial aid that will be disbursed after the payment deadline may request a payment deferral to the date their financial aid will be disbursed so that they do not have to make payments prior to receiving expected financial aid. Information about funding your study abroad program is also available from the KSU Education Abroad Office . The KSU Education Abroad Office also maintains a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page about education abroad. 

How do I apply for this program?

Visit the USG Goes Global Porto official program page on the USG Goes Global site and click the "Apply" button to begin your application. Also visit the USG Goes Global Porto program page on the KSU Education Abroad Site and review the info under the "Application Process" tab. 

Why Should I Participate in an Education Abroad Program?

• Enhance your global awareness
• Enhance your academic learning
• Develop your leadership skills
• Advance your career
• Experience personal growth
• Learn another language
• Immerse yourself in a new culture
• Learn through experience while earning credit hours
• Explore the actual geographic landscapes you're learning about in class
• Experience first-hand masterpieces of art, architecture, and great historic venues
• Build your resume
• Make new friends
• The opportunity to study abroad is a life-changing experience! Check out these testimonials from KSU students who have participated in previous education abroad programs!
• For even more reasons, see Why Should I Participate in an Education Abroad Program from the KSU Education Abroad Office

Where is Porto?

Check out this Google Map (be sure to view the accompanying photos and also zoom in on the map) and Google Earth link!

More Information about Porto and Portugal

• Porto Guide from RickSteves.com
• Portugal Guide from RickSteves.com

Videos about Porto and Portugal

The following are episodes about Porto and Portugal from Rick Steves' Europe. 

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Information About Education Abroad Programs

We are excited that you are interested in exploring the many exciting education abroad opportunities that are available to you! We also understand that applying for a program can be stressful. Here you will find valuable information about Kennesaw State's education abroad programs, including how to apply and how to search for available scholarships.

Prospective students should also sign up for study abroad advising by making an appointment with an   Education Abroad Program Coordinator. Our team can help you with everything you need to know about applying for an education abroad experience.

Finding a Program

Search the listing of all available Kennesaw State University Education Abroad Programs by selecting  Find a Program.  

From here, you can narrow your search by:

• Title of program

Each program has a catalog page featuring information about:

• Program cost & what’s included in the price
• Dates of travel
• Courses offered
• Faculty contact information
• What you'll be doing and where you'll be going.

Students interested in internships or research/directed study programs abroad can browse those options specifically:

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How to Apply

Once you have decided on a program, go to the top of the program webpage and click “Apply Now” to begin your application. Be sure to fill out the application in full.

All KSU faculty-led programs require a $300 non-refundable deposit within your application. This $300 is subtracted from your total program fee. Meanwhile, exchange programs require a $150 administrative fee.

All programs require a completed Needs Assessment Questionnaire & Medical Clearance Form. The Needs Assessment Questionnaire & Medical Clearance Form are available in the application portal. View the program page and application for additional requirements.

Eligibility

Faculty-led program participants must have at least a 2.0 institutional GPA to be eligible to participate in a KSU education abroad program (3.0 for graduate students).

Exchange program participants must have at least a 2.75 institutional GPA to be eligible to participate in a KSU education abroad program (3.0 for graduate students).

Undergraduate students that do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for applicable programs may submit a GPA appeal for further review. (Graduate students and Faculty-Led applicants are ineligible to appeal.) See Education Abroad Student Eligibility Policy below.

• Exchange/independent program minimum institutional (adjusted) GPA in order to submit an appeal is 2.5. Students falling under this GPA are ineligible to submit an appeal.

Third-party programs, international internships, and partner programs may have additional requirements. These will be listed on the program webpage.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Kennesaw State University has several programs in place to help students afford their education abroad programs, including a unique Global Learning Financial Support.

Visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships Page for more information and additional scholarships.

Non-KSU Education Abroad Programs

Interested in studying abroad but can't find the exact program that you are looking for? Non-KSU programs are great alternatives for students to find the experience they are looking for which offers the course credit they need.  To learn more about non-KSU programs, click on the link below to view programs that other KSU students have participated in.

Feel free to visit the Education Abroad Office at any time for more information about programs, internships, and outside opportunities. Call (470) 578-6336 or email  [email protected]  to schedule a meeting with an education abroad program coordinator.

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• Kennesaw Campus: Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm

Each education abroad program coordinator has specific office hours, but you can also call or email to make an appointment. To contact a coordinator directly, see the Contact Us page for coordinator email addresses and phone numbers.

If you have general questions about how to prepare for your education abroad experience, check out this resource  Studying Abroad: Step-by-Step  published by the Center for Online Education (not affiliated with KSU).

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