Jenna Olson
  • Class of 2016
  • Savannah, GA

Jenna Olson Spends Summer Studying Abroad in Germany

2015 Apr 8

Jenna Olson, of Savannah , Georgia, spent the summer of 2014 living and learning in Germany.

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. Olson was among 16 students who spent four weeks studying economics, international business, and more in scenic southern Germany on the Rhine River, on the campus of Karlsruhe University of Applied Science in Baden-Wurttemberg, a region which borders France, Switzerland, and Austria.

Olson was able to experience a new culture; visit world-class companies like Audi and Mercedes; build relationships with peers from around the world; and travel throughout Europe to such culturally significant cities as Nuremberg, Munich, and Strasbourg.

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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.