Valdosta State University

Established in 1906, Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university that offers both the extensive academic, cultural, and social opportunities of a major university and the small classes and close, personal attention of smaller institutions. VSU boasts more than 100 degree, certificate, and endorsement programs on campus and online for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a full menu of extracurricular activities, from national championship athletic and academic teams to honors organizations, sororities and fraternities, intramural sports, educational and service clubs, a symphony orchestra, art and theatre, research opportunities, and more. VSU is committed to creating a campus culture focused on individual student success, providing students with expanded transformational and experiential learning opportunities, and increasing regional impact by serving as a resource and innovative leader for South Georgia.

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VSU's Nina Guyette Studies Pop Culture, History, Art in Japan

Valdosta State University student Nina Guyette recently had the opportunity to spend a week in Japan through The Kakehashi Pop Culture Project, a fully funded youth exchange program sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. She was one of 25 students from across the United States chosen to participate.

Study Abroad - 2018 Feb 13

Valdosta State University Students Spend Summer in Ecuador

Nineteen Valdosta State University students spent the summer of 2014 living and learning in Ecuador.

Study Abroad - 2015 Apr 8

Valdosta State University Students Spend Summer Studying Political Science in Czech Republic

Fourteen Valdosta State University students spent the summer of 2014 living and learning in the Czech Republic.

Study Abroad - 2015 Apr 8

Valdosta State University Students Spend Summer in Germany

Sixteen Valdosta State University students spend the summer of 2014 living and learning in Germany.

Study Abroad - 2015 Apr 8

Valdosta State University Students Spend Summer Studying Psychology in the Czech Republic

Twenty-three Valdosta State University students spent the summer of 2014 living and learning in the Czech Republic.

Study Abroad - 2015 Apr 8

Area Students Tour Czech Republic During Study Abroad Program

Several students recently returned from a three-week stay in the Czech Republic and Central Europe as part of Valdosta State University's Summer Study Abroad Program. The trip included lectures and seminar discussions on Czech and Central European history, politics, economics, culture, and social problems, with field trips to Krakow and Auschwitz (Poland), Prague, Vienna and Budapest, and other sites of historic and cultural interest. The program took place from May 10 to June 2. Those who participated earned up to six hours credit in political science, history, or international studies. Area students include:

Study Abroad - 2014 Jun 13

Area Students Tour Waterford, Ireland During Study Abroad Program

Area students from Valdosta State University are currently enjoying a five-week stay in the Waterford, Ireland as part of the summer study abroad program. The trip includes lectures and seminar discussions on the history, politics and culture of the area. The program began June 21 and ends July 26. Those participating can earn up to six hours credit in international studies. Area students include:

Study Abroad - 2012 Jul 17

Area Students Tour St. Petersburg, Russia During Study Abroad Program

Area students from Valdosta State University are currently enjoying a four-week stay in the St. Petersburg, Russia as part of the summer study abroad program. The trip includes lectures and seminar discussions on the history, politics and culture of the area. The program began June 29 and ends July 29. Those participating can earn up to six hours credit in international studies. Area students include:

Study Abroad - 2012 Jul 17

Area Students Tour Madrid, Spain During Study Abroad Program

Area students from Valdosta State University are currently enjoying a five-week stay in the Madrid, Spain as part of the summer study abroad program. The trip includes lectures and seminar discussions on the history, politics and culture of the area. The program began June 28 and ends Aug. 1. Those participating can earn up to six hours credit in international studies. Area students include:

Study Abroad - 2012 Jul 17

Area Students Tour London During Study Abroad Program

Area students from Valdosta State University are currently enjoying a five-week stay in the London as part of the summer study abroad program. The trip includes lectures and seminar discussions on the history, politics and culture of the area. The program began June 28 and ends Aug. 1. Those participating can earn up to six hours credit in international studies. Area students include:

Study Abroad - 2012 Jul 17

Area Students Tour Berlin, Germany During Study Abroad Program

Area students from Valdosta State University are currently enjoying a five-week stay in the Germany as part of the summer study abroad program. The trip includes lectures and seminar discussions on German history, politics, economics, culture and social problems and allows students to learn to speak, read, understand and write German. The program began June 28 and ends Aug. 1. Those participating can earn up to six hours credit in international studies. Area students include:

Study Abroad - 2012 Jul 17

Area Students Tour Czech Republic During Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad - 2012 Jun 12