Office of Global Engagement

Study Abroad Initiatives in Africa and Latin America


Business and Culture in Tanzania

Business and Culture in Tanzania is an interdisciplinary program for business majors or majors in related academic fields.

Cultural Psychology in Cuba

The Cultural Psychology Program in Cuba offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to a country rarely visited by Americans.

Health in Belize (Maymester)

The Health Program in Belize is intended for UGA students who plan to pursue careers in healthcare and work actively toward that goal.

Health in Belize (Summer)

Due to its popularity, a second iteration of the Health Program has been created. This program is two weeks long and offers students 3-credit hours in BIOL 4940 Internship in Biology (P / F).

Health in Cuba

The Health in Cuba program offers a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to travel to a country rarely visited by Americans.

Health in South Africa

The Health in South Africa Winter Break Program is intended for UGA students who plan to pursue careers in healthcare and work actively toward that goal.

Pre-Vet Medicine in Zimbabwe

Students will spend one week at each of the two wildlife research, rehabilitation, and conservation centers: the Costa Rica Rescue Center in Guacima, Alajuela and the Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST) Association on the Osa Peninsula.

Rwanda: Reconciliation and Reconstruction

Rwanda: Reconciliation and Reconstruction is an interdisciplinary study abroad program with a focus on history and journalism; undergraduate students from all academic fields, who have a strong interest in exploring themes of international conflict, national and ethnic conflict, reconciliation, nation rebuilding, and societal advancement are welcome to apply.

Spanish & Cultural Immersion in Costa Rica

This program is ideal for students majoring or minoring in Spanish who want to explore one of Latin America’s jewels: Costa Rica.

Scholarships

The Office of Global Engagement works hard to make sure that finances are not a barrier for study away. Browse our listing of current scholarships on the Study Away portal.

For more information about the programs listed above,
please contact Dr. Hilda Mata.

Hilda Mata

Director, Africa & Latin America Programming Initiatives Global Education
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