UGA Study Abroad In Armenia

The University of Georgia (Athens, GA) is pleased to offer a 3-week study abroad and a cultural experience course in Armenia for semester, May 13-June 3, 2007. UGA Study Abroad in Armenia provides opportunities to young people across the United States to gain a genuine study abroad experience in International Business and Relations in Armenia and gain transferable academic credits from the University of Georgia.

UGA in Armenia gives an opportunity to learn about the socio-economic and political developments in Armenia and the region since its Independence. Additionally, the students will be exposed to the rich cultural, religious, and historical heritage of Armenia.

The group will be accommodated in Yerevan (Yerevan State University’s Foreign Guest House) and will make daily field trips throughout Armenia to visit major businesses (Yerevan Brandy Company, diamond processing, wine production, hand-made carpets and rugs, and high technology), major political and international organizations (Government, Parliament, EU, UN, US Embassy) and sites of historical significance.

Daily activities will be enriched with evening social gatherings and cultural events, as well as exploration of Yerevan’s more than 200 open-air terrace cafés, authentic ethnic restaurants, and discos. Spring is the perfect season for relaxing while listening to Armenian, jazz and classical music in Yerevan’s many renowned concert halls as well as the monumental Cascade. Click here to download a brochure from UGA.

The University of Georgia is the flagship sea and land grant university of the state of Georgia, and allows non–UGA students to pay in–state tuition for UGA study abroad. Students participating in the UGA-sponsored study abroad program will be able to get transferable credits from UGA.

There are several scholarships available for students of Armenian ethnicity. Contact Birthright Armenia for details: Linda Yepoyan, 610.291.2165 or check our website: www.birthrightarmenia.org. To learn more about the course, its itinerary, application process and Armenia please visit our website: www.uga.edu/internationalpso/armenia or contact:

Vahé Heboyan
The University of Georgia
Cobb House
Athens, GA 30602, USA
Tel: 706-542-0856; 706-542-7887
Fax: 706-542-0739
E-mail: vheboyan@uga.edu