Global Connections is an international study-tour program led by Agnes Scott faculty during the January intercession or in late May. Prior to their travel, students begin their country-specific studies at Agnes Scott with one base course as well as orientation sessions. Students then spend two to three weeks studying in the cultural context of the country with opportunities to participate in research, journal writing, creative projects and group sessions.
Travel destinations have included Benin, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Gambia, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.
Requirements
- Attendance at all pre-departure orientation sessions
- Completed assignments associated with the program
- Students must be concurrently enrolled in the base course or have satisfactorily completed the base course during the past two academic years
Global Connections: "Literary Ireland" - Dec. 2007/ Jan. 2008
Through this travel seminar to the Republic or Ireland and Northern Ireland, students will visit literary landscapes and many of the island's most beautiful and distinctive sites. Overnights stops include Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Galway, Sligo, Derry/Londonderry, and Belfast.
Global Connections: France - May 2008
The travel seminar will focus on French history, culture, and literature of the Ancien Regime. The itinerary includes the cities of Paris, Strasbourg, and Avignon
For more information and to apply
Visit the international education office located at 102B Buttrick Hall or call 404 471-5382.