Journalism Study Abroad Experience

Spring Break | Journalism

This spring break, the Department of Journalism and Media Studies and the Office of Global Education are offering an exciting new way for Journalism students to experience study abroad while gaining journalism credit and experience. Students will be able to add on to a spring break study abroad program where they will create and produce content about the program, such as interviews, articles, photos, videos, etc., while participating in the activities and excursions of that program. Dates, pricing, and location varies per program. When completing a study abroad application, students participating in the Journalism program will select their top three choices and be paired with a program.

Application deadline: October 15th
Deposit: $575 November 1st (non-refundable)
Final payment deadline: Cost of program less the $575 deposit due with spring tuition and fees deadline
Course information: JMS 298 – Special Topics in Journalism and Media

Requirements: In order to attend a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).

For more information about this program please contact Dr. Debbie Blankenship (blankenship_dr@mercer.edu, 478-301-5770) or the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@mercer.edu, 478-301-5964).