Allyson Hayenga Spends Summer Studying Abroad in the Czech Republic

2015 Apr 8

Allyson Hayenga, of Alpharetta, Georgia, spent the summer of 2014 living and learning in the Czech Republic.

Valdosta State University's Center for International Programs offers a rich and diverse Study Abroad Program for students who wish to travel and study overseas. Hayenga was among 14 students who spent three weeks studying Czech and Central European history, politics, economics, culture, and social problems; traveling throughout Europe to Krakow and Auschwitz (Poland), Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and other sites of historic and cultural interest; and building relationships with peers from around the world.

The students were based in Olomouc, a city of more than 110,000 people, the administrative and historic capital of the picturesque Moravian region.

On the Web:

http://www.valdosta.edu/academics/international-programs/

http://www.valdosta.edu/welcome.php

About Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university, characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge, and explore the practical applications of that knowledge, through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region, through excellence in service outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.