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USG Goes Global - Jamaica (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Kingston, Jamaica
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USG Goes Global 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 01/20/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.0
Click here for a definition of this term Language courses offered: NO Number of credits: 3, 6
Program Adviser: Ariana Youmans Click here for a definition of this term Non-GC Students: No
Program Description:
Full program details can be found here.
JamaicaJoin us for two weeks in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. You will live and learn on the beautiful campus of The University of the West Indies at the Mona, Jamaica campus. You will learn about diversity and cultural living as well as personal growth and child welfare in the Caribbean. This may be a first time for traveling outside the student’s comfort zone by traveling via airplane, bus, and boat. This study abroad program gives students the opportunity to do so many things at an affordable price.

Students will have opportunities to immerse themselves in the Jamaican culture through on-site learning by lectures and demonstrations. Students taking the social work with children course will visit and/or volunteer at social service agencies. All students will learn through their visits of historical sites in Jamaica. Other activities include: volunteering with grassroots organizations that serve at-risk children and/or families (LifeYard), participate in sand therapy and dancehall/reggae demonstrations. The trip will also include excursions for visiting some of Jamaica’s pristine beaches (also known as cays) such as Lime Cay and Doc’s Cove in Montego Bay, touring of Kingston, Jamaica, a heritage tour of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica campus. Students will experience cultural cuisines from cultural restaurants and eateries as well as on campus; visit the Bob Marley Museum and Devon’s House, and have cultural lectures from faculty at the University of the West Indies on the Mona, Jamaica campus. In addition to the cultural lectures, students will have experience with puppet play therapy, beach sand therapy, a dancehall studio visit.
Full program details can be found here.

 


This program is hosted by USG Goes Global, a partner of Georgia College Study Abroad. All GC applicants must complete the USG Goes Global application and this GC online application.

Application Steps for GC Students:
  • Complete the Georgia College online study abroad application Select the “Apply Now.” link at very bottom of this page Use your GC Unify login credentials. Once inside the GC online application, complete all items and questionnaires.  Pay the required application fee. Hit the Submit Button once completed.
  • Complete the USG Goes Global online application found HERE. You will need to create a login and password for the USG site. When asked, enter "Jarris Lanham" as your GC Campus Rep.
  • Pay the deposit at the USG site. The deposit will be applied to the program cost. You can do this at any time, but it is recommended that you wait until you have finalized which courses you will take. We recommend meeting with your GC Academic Advisor first to ensure the courses are a good fit for you.
  • You will not be reviewed for this program until all above steps are completed. You can do any of the steps in any order, but the USG application will not be "certified" by the GC Campus Rep until you have completed the GC application and paid the application fee. Contact GC Study Abroad Advisor Jarris Lanham if you have questions about how to apply.
Program details and the USGG application can be found HERE.

GC Study Abroad Advisor & USGG Campus Representative:
Jarris Lanham
Jarris.Lanham@gcsu.edu
Georgia College International Education Center
CBX 49
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Ph: 478-445-2368