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Armenia is home to one of world's oldest, most durable civilizations and the first Christian nation (301 AD). It is strategically located on the crossroads of Europe and Asia—the Silk Road. "I had more new experiences in Armenia than I've had my whole life."—Alisha Santoorjian, Class of 2007, University of Minnesota "For me, Armenia was a great place to study abroad for the first time because this particular program allows students to be more than just 'tourists' by helping them become more globally aware through hands-on experiences and interactions that immerse them in a unique and admired culture."—Nekeisha Randall, University of Georgia "As a descendant of the Armenian Diaspora, part of this trip was to uncover my family's past and learn more about the culture and the people make up a large fraction of my identity. The UGA trip turned out to be a great chance to observe the stark realities of an emerging nation, while discovering its distinct culture, marvelous countryside, and fascinating people with a history all their own."—Richard Ohanian, Fordham University (New York) "Looking back at my journey to Armenia it has left me of the profound feeling of how small I am within this large world. The Armenian families I met, and the local people I encountered treated me as if they had known me my whole life. It was a feeling I have never felt within America. I met a girl named Rose who I plan to be friends with forever, she taught me so much in a short period of time. I am grateful to this experience and can't wait until I return."—Jeanette Laudicina, Ramapo College The program begins with an orientation at the University of Georgia campus, after which the students will spend 21 days in Armenia. The group will be located in Armenia's capital, Yerevan, and will make frequent daily field trips to various parts of the country. Accommodations will be provided at the Yerevan State University's Foreign Guest House.
Field trips will include visits to international, governmental and non-governmental organizations (the Parliament, Government, Constitutional Court, U.S. Embassy, UN and EU Missions) and domestic businesses (world-famous Yerevan Brandy Company, Artashat Cannery, Getnatun and Areni Wineries, diamond cutting and processing plants, export-import enterprises, and more).
As an important part of the program, students will be exposed to Armenian culture, language and history through various seminars and visits to historical and contemporary museums and monuments (Christian churches and Pagan temples), most of which are more than 1,000-1,500 years old.
Students will spend evenings socializing with local youth and exploring Yerevan's more than 200 open air terrace cafes, authentic ethnic restaurants and discos. They will have the opportunity to relax while listening to national, jazz, and classical music in Yerevan's many renowned concert halls and the Cascade.
Four thousand years of history tells a powerful tale of conquest, foreign domination and resurgence. Throughout it all, the Armenian people have sustained a clear sense of national, ethnic, cultural and religious identity.
Today's Armenia is just a fraction of the ancient Armenian Empire. Turn the historic clock back to the era of Julius Caesar's Rome, and Armenia is an empire under Tigranes the Great, extending from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea and the Holy Land.
The Armenian Plateau contains an endless chain of mountains, lakes hidden in the heights, mountain torrents and waterfalls, valleys, forests and isolated highlands. Among all these, Lake Sevan unveils itself with constantly changing colors.
After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Armenia has chosen the path of democratic governance and a free market economy. It is working hard to fulfill the promises of democratic and market oriented reforms aimed towards integration within the European Community and the global economy.
Armenia's strategic location at the heart of The Caucasus and on the crossroads of Europe and Asia, as well as its renowned and powerful diaspora in U.S., have played key roles in development of U.S.-Armenia relations since its independence in 1991. The newly opened U.S. Embassy in Armenia is the largest U.S. foreign mission in the world. The U.S. Mission in Armenia currently includes the State Department, the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Agriculture.
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Scholarships and grants are available. Please contact us for assistance with financial aid. Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition for study abroad programs. Various scholarships and grants are available through the Office of International Education, International Public Service and Outreach and designated departments. HOPE scholarship recipients are eligible to use their scholarship for UGA tuition and fees. Please, contact us for additional information and assistance on financial aid.
Birthright Armenia offers travel scholarships (roundtrip airfare) to qualified applicants of Armenian descent who are accepted into the UGA Study Abroad in Armenia Program. To download the application form and learn about how it works and eligibility criteria, please visit www.birthrightarmenia.org/opportunities/opps_howitworks.html. Application and $200 deposit: March 1 (refundable if unaccepted; non-refundable after March 10) Dr. Glenn C.W. Ames Vahe Heboyan Send an Email to UGA in Armenia
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