Location:

Ankara, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

MayMester Intersession

Program Overview

Program Description:

Georgia State offers many summer and maymester programs led and taught by Georgia State professors. These programs tend to be focused on a particular topic or theme and range from 10 to 20 participants, though some are larger. Students participate in lectures, site visits, excursions, and tours as part of the program. These programs usually last between two and six weeks. Students find these programs a great way to really get to know their professors and other GSU students while earning GSU credits and grades. Students do not have to study on a program related to their major, but they certainly can. Financial aid and scholarships are available.

The objective of the program is a detailed examination of the new foreign policy orientation of Turkey, an emerging power in the Middle East. The impact and potential influence of Turkey in the region will be examined in light of Arab Spring and other regional developments. Itinerary: Highlights of the program are provided below. The university reserves the right to alter travel and other arrangements if required by circumstances. Please note the date changes along with added detail about itinerary between May 14 and 25 May 14: Depart Atlanta May 15: Arrive in Istanbul May 16: Istanbul: Business Visits May 17: Depart for Ankara May 18: Ankara: Business Visits May 19: Ankara: Full Day Cultural Visits May 20: Ankara: Depart for Gaziantep May 21: Gaziantep: Business Visits May 22: Gaziantep: Day Trip to Urfa and Depart for Istanbul May 23: Istanbul: Cultural Visits May 24: Istanbul: Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar May 25: Depart Istanbul for USA

Setting Description:

Participants will stay in comfortable double-occupancy hotels.

Cost:

Please contact for program costs