International Mass Communication in Croatia Study Abroad

International Mass
Communication in Croatia

Students on the International Mass Communication in Croatia Study Abroad Program pose in front of a statue in Croatia

overview

overview

Join us for an intensive, exhilarating and immersive experience in Croatia, studying international mass communication. Travel to Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik during this amazing Maymester program!

During this course you will:

  • Learn about international communication processes directly in the field.
  • Come to a greater understanding of the historical significance of sites throughout Croatia.
  • Visit local media organizations, and connect with media practitioners and academics.
  • Spend days immersed in international communication, sightseeing and enjoying Croatian capital Zagreb and the beautiful Croatian coast.
  • Have the opportunity to travel to nearby European countries and Croatian islands.

LEARN MORE: Attend an information session this Fall.

o    Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 1:00-2:00pm (PAF Conference room – 239 – 2nd floor)

OR

o    Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 3:15-4:15pm (239A – 2nd floor)

Two students on the International Mass Communication in Croatia Study Abroad Program pose in front of Croatian buildings and landscape.

Apply

Applications open before August of each year. Applications for Summer 2025 are due before midnight, Monday, November 4th, 2024.

Costs & Logistics

The program costs vary from year to year depending on number of students enrolled, exchange rates and logistical changes. The ESTIMATED program fee for Summer 2025 has not been determined at this time and is subject to change from what is advertised to students until all students are accepted and committed to the program. The PROGRAM FEE for Summer 2024 was $4,355 (this includes the $300 security deposit paid upon acceptance to the program).

In addition to the program fee, students are expected to pay 3 hours of In-state tuition and UGA Mandatory Fees through their Athena student accounts after registration. The HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships can be applied towards TUITION only if applicable. **non-UGA transient students may have an additional $250 fee upon registration**

Program fee includes:

  • Lodging in hotels or student dorms in each City (Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik)
  • Travel Health Insurance through UGA
  • A welcome dinner, closing dinner, daily breakfast, and misc. lunches.
  • Excursions and educational venues
  • Guest Speakers and site visits
  • Transportation to all program related activities
  • A dedicated classroom with WiFi access

Program fee does not include:

3 hours of in-state tuition and UGA mandatory fees (see UGA’s website for up-to-date tuition rates for 2025).

  • One-way airfare from the U.S. to Zagreb and one-way airfare from Dubrovnik to the U.S.
  • Meals other than the welcome and closing dinner (and breakfast at hotels)
  • Books – if applicable
  • Personal weekend travel
  • International data plan for your U.S. cell phone. This is a requirement.

Students could expect to spend around $25-35/day for costs not covered by the program fee, depending on personal spending habits.

Program Faculty & Staff

A headshot of Ivanka Pjesivac.

Dr. Ivanka Pjesivac

Director, James M. Cox Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research; Associate Professor

ivanka@uga.edu706-542-4973
Journalism Building, Room 231
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Rebekah Seabolt

Global Studies Program Manager

rryan26@uga.edu706-542-4181
Journalism Bldg, Room 205
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