In this episode, we discuss:

• The benefits of travel and study abroad and away for students and faculty.
• Some of the past and upcoming travel abroad and away courses that JSU has and will offer.
• A special preview the Summer 2020 Magical World of Harry Potter course.

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What are your study abroad and/or away experiences? How have they impacted you and what advice would you offer those considering taking the leap? Please share your feedback/ideas with us via our social media accounts. 

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• JSU Study Abroad 
  • Website: http://www.jsu.edu/study-abroad/
  • Jason Mallot, Coordinator: [email protected]

• Cooperative Center for Study Abroad:
  • Website: https://ccsa.cc
  • Dean Staci Stone, JSU Representative: [email protected]
• The Magical World of Harry Potter Course
  •  Info & Application: https://ccsa.cc/faculty/course/index.php?last=Mecham&first=Mica&term=202020&course=The%20Magical%20World%20of%20Harry%20Potter
  • Mica Mecham, Instructor: [email protected]

Music

A very special thank you to Dr. Andy Nevala of the JSU David L. Walters Department of Music for contributing our theme music, “Stars Fell of Alabama” by Frank Perkins and Mitchell Parish. 

“Hedwig’s Theme” courtesy of Archive.org

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