Students gain global experience in London
Three University of North Georgia (UNG) students studied in London this summer through the University System of Georgia (USG) Goes Global program. USG Goes Global partners with USG institutions to provide quality, affordable and impactful faculty-led study abroad programs for undergraduate students.
Charlotte Carswell, Mallan Gill and T.J. Hageli were grateful for the opportunities the program presented them.
Carswell, a senior from Woodstock, Georgia, pursuing a degree in English with a writing and publication concentration, had always wanted to go to London. This four-week program offered her an opportunity to be immersed in the culture. She took creative writing and world literature courses while overseas.
"Getting to see more of the world inspired me to think about possibly being a travel writer or living abroad and getting my master's over there," Carswell said.
Gill, a senior from Blackshear, Georgia, also pursuing a degree in English with a writing and publication concentration, earned a Phi Kappa Phi study abroad scholarship that helped fund her time abroad. Her dream job is to be a book editor.
"UNG helped me learn what good writing looks like and how I can help other authors," Gill said.
The chance to learn and make connections in London only boosted how prepared Gill feels for her career.
Hageli, a senior from Dawsonville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in political science with a pre-law concentration, had wanted to study abroad since his high school graduation trip to Europe was canceled due to COVID-19. He enjoyed exploring the city while taking world and British literature courses at University College London.
"It was a fun experience in independence," Hageli said. "It built my confidence for when I graduate and move to a new city for law school."
UNG also had five students attend a USG Goes Global program in Waterford, Ireland.
"The study abroad programs offered at UNG, like USG Goes Global, are one of the many strengths of the university. Not only do these experiences provide students with academic credit and a chance to see the world, but the impact they have on students' career readiness and post-graduation opportunities is tangible and profound," Hannah Chisolm, assistant director of education abroad in the Center for Global Engagement (CGE), said.
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