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West Virginia

Program Dates: May 12-19, 2024 with on-campus class meetings to follow.

  About / Important Dates / Courses / Program Costs / Itinerary / Apply Now

IMPORTANT UPDATE ! This program is now classified as Summer 2024 term enrollment. Courses begin during May term and meet after the program travel ends. Please see updated application & payment deadlines below.

West Virginia is a wild & wonderful state, set entirely within the Appalachian Mountains! Experience the natural environment and culture of Appalachia, all while earning credit. Gain leadership and handiwork skills while assisting Habitat for Humanity with renovation projects for local residents. Learn outdoor adventuring by hiking and camping through New River State Park, zip lining across a gorge, kayaking down a river, and other outdoor activities!

APPLY TODAY !

Important Dates

Deposit Deadline & 1st Program Payment

  • 2/02/2024

2nd/Final Program Payment

  • 3/01/2024

SAO Orientation (mandatory)

  • 4/15/2024

Contact Us

Study Abroad Office

 Summerville Campus

University Hall

Suite 251

706-729-2306

studyabroad@augusta.edu

Apply Now

    

Courses Offered

LDRS 3000 - Experience in Leadership  |  WELL 1023 - Hiking, Backpacking & Camping

Program Leaders: Brendan Harris, Matthew Davis

 

Program Cost

Application Deposit: $200

Deposit Due: February 2, 2024

Program Fee: $1200-1500 estimated (includes deposit)

Final Payment Due: March 1, 2024

Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled

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Itinerary

12

May

Day One

Travel to West Virginia – 8AM departure

13

May

Day Two

Habitat for Humanity build, evening lecture

14

May

Day Three

Habitat for Humanity build, evening lecture

15

May

Day Four

Habitat for Humanity build (1/2 day), afternoon Cave tour

16

May

Day Five

Habitat for Humanity build (1/2 day), travel to NRG, Hiking in Babcock State Park

17

May

Day Six

Whitewater Rafting -9:30 AM

18

April

Day Seven

Ziplining – 10:30 AM, free time, night hike

19

May

Day Eight

Return to Georgia

*Itinerary may be subject to change

Experience education in West Virginia

APPLY NOW

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