Small Group Travel programs are credit bearing, short-term academic experiences where
                        one or more students are traveling internationally under the supervision of two Augusta
                        University faculty and/or staff members. These programs include: (can you make each
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                        - Volunteer opportunities
- Service-learning projects
- Clinical or fieldwork
- Internships
- Special topics courses
While the Study Abroad Office provides support and oversight, faculty, staff, and
                           students arrange and fund their own travel.
                  
                  
                
               
                  
                     
                     Student Requirements
                     
                     To participate in Small Group Travel, students must:
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                              
                                 
                                 Apply through the Study Abroad Office
 
                            
                         
                        
                        
                           
                              
                                 
                                 Purchase international travel insurance
 
                            
                         
                        
                           
                              
                                 
                                 Complete a Pre-Travel Risk Assessment Form
 
                            
                         
                      
                     
                      
                   
                
               
                  
                     
                     Faculty Responsibilities
                     
                     Faculty planning a Small Group Travel program must:
                     
                     
                        
                        - Submit a , , proposed itinerary, and all syllabi (when applicable) at least 3 months prior to
                           travel
- Receive approval from the Study Abroad Office, Vice Provost, and Provost of Augusta
                           University
- Complete a Risk Management Workshop with the Study Abroad Director and a 
 
 *MCG faculty and staff must receive .
 
                
               
                  
                     
                     Health, Safety, & Risk Management
                     
                     We take student safety seriously. All Small Group Travel programs are reviewed for:
                     
                     
                        
                        - Destination specific risks
- Government advisories (//)
- Emergency protocols and contact chains
 
                     
                     Support and Oversight
                     
                     Even though these programs are independently arranged:
                     
                     
                        
                        - The Study Abroad Office reviews all proposals
- Faculty are trained in emergency response
- All travelers are covered by insurance and emergency support
- Our team is here to guide you!
Questions? Email the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@augusta.edu
                     
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