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Study Abroad
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Design Your Trip Budget
Look at all the total expenses you will need to for the trip. For an example, tickets, hotels, and air travel expenses.
Understand the risks involved with traveling. You will learn the COVID-19 guidelines, tips to keep your group together, and safety procedure to incorporate for the trip.
Communicate and market the information to students on campus. Once you have read and completed all steps you will submit this document to the University System of Georgia (USG).
About
The Middle Georgia State University (MGSU) Study Abroad Program is a diverse and fun experience for students at all levels and majors. It is designed to further your knowledge on different cultures in the world. This amazing experience will teach students the unique traditions that countries live by while learning about their lifestyles.
If you are interested in developing and leading a study abroad program please review this webpage. After reviewing this webpage, you will understand what to teach, how to budget, and learn proper health and safety protocols while you are traveling to other countries.
First Step - Passport
U.S. passports are issued by the U.S. Department of State. U.S. Citizens must get a passport for overseas travel. If you do not have your passport you need to apply for one. Click on the links below to apply for a passport.
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Apply for a passport - All information on requirements for U.S. passport applications is found at the U.S. Department of State website, including requirements for first time applicants, how to renew your passport and what the current fees and procedures are.
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Find Out If You Need a Visa - United States citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit. If you have a visa, we recommend you make a copy and put it in a separate place. Carry your visa with you—do not pack it in your checked luggage.
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If you are planning travel in the Western Hemisphere you should know there are six types of acceptable documents for crossing US borders. The types of identification required for travel in the Western Hemisphere -- Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America – is described by the Western Hemispheric Travel Initiative.
Second Step - Request for Approval
Next, you must fill out the Request for Approval document in order ​to be approved for a Study Abroad/ International Experiential Program. You need to have a detailed response for each bullet point. You can find the question in the Logistics section of this webpage.​
In addition, if you need details on how to complete the questions you can click on this link to access the University System of Georgia (USG) study abroad handbook.
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nature and purpose of the program
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description of the academic component including type and number of credit hours to be awarded, number of contact hours, method of evaluation, course title(s) and number(s) [Optional: attach a syllabus]
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examples of course-related activities/excursions outside the classroom
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projected number of students and faculty
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projected cost to each student
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amount and source of faculty compensation
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program affiliations
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security and travel arrangements
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countries and cities to be visited
Third Step - Finalize the Trip
Once you have completed the Request for Approval document AND reviewed all the content for the webpage you are good to go. Lastly, examine each answer you enter as the Request for Approval document is sent to USG for review. You now have the knowledge to go develop and lead ​a study abroad trip good luck an happy traveling!