This will be the first year of running this program and it is still in the process of development. Please email Maggie Miller at pacific@uga.edu to add yourself to the mailing list so that you will receive updates on this program. We will post more information (including sample itineraries and the syllabi) as they become available. Please do not hesitate to contact Maggie Miller (706-542-9713) for more information or if you have any questions. Studies Abroad in the South Pacific & Caribbean

Cities Visited:

New Zealand:
Auckland - North Island
Wellington (capital) - North Island
Kaikora (South Island)
Christchurch (South Island)
Queenstown (South Island)

Fiji:
Nadi
Suva (capital)
Yasawas group of Islands

Dates:
December 16, 2007 - January 7, 2008

*If the return date will cause you to miss the first day of a class, a letter of explanation can be provided to your professor(s) from the Studies Abroad in the South Pacific & Caribbean office. It is highly suggested that you take initiative to contact the professor(s) also, in advance, to request the course syllabus or any other important information you may miss on the 7th.

Itinerary (27 KB)
Like many of our other programs, students will travel extensively (~70% of the time) as a group with UGA instructors and local field experts.

Course, Credit, and Eligibility:
Courses offered will be:
INTB 5100/7100 Special Topics in International Business
INTL 4610 Environmental Politics

Instructor:
Dr. George Selgin (INTB 5100/7100)
Dr. Markus Crepaz (INTL 4610)

Accommodations:
Accomodations in all places for students are in dorm style multi-bedded rooms (2/4/6 sharing per room - varies from place to place) in business style or backpacker style accomodations.

Cost:
Estimated price for 2007 program: $2595 (this excludes tuition and airfare). Associated excursions and activities are also included in the program fee, and may include things like glacier hiking, dolphin swims, and sea kayaking. This program is open to all students of any major, at all levels of study. All students (regardless of residency) will receive UGA in-state tuition for study abroad.

Application Process:
Applications will be due by October 15, 2007 but will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply early as the program will most likely fill before the deadline.

Application (87.3 KB)