1. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All participants need a passport valid for at least six
months following July 22, 2017 to enter Romania. No
visa is requiredfor U.S. citizens. If you do not have a
passport please secure one as soon as possible. Visit
www.travel.state.gov to learn more about travel to
Romania.
Dracula’s Castle (137 7 )
HEALTH INFORMATION:
Each participant will be enrolled in a GSU general
study abroad international travel medical insurance
plan through CISI. Medical and liability documents
will be providedfor each participant to complete prior
to departure.
Travel to Romania is quite safe, though students
should take basic health precautions. As with all
internationaltravel, students are encouragedto speak
with their primary healthcare provider or visit their
local health department office. More information can
be found at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
Studio Physics Lab at University of Craiova
APPLYING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICS II – ROMANIA: SCIENCE &
CULTURE PROGRAM
Students can access the application online at:
www.georgiasouthern.edu/studyabroad
Contact the Program Director:
Dr. Dragoș Amarie
Department of Physics
damarie@georgiasouthern.edu
Or the Office of International Programs & Services:
Ms. Emilee Carr
Office: Forest Drive 1324
Phone: (912) 478 0332
ecarr@georgiasouthern.edu
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II
Romania: Science and Culture
June 16 – July 22, 2017
SUMMER TERM B

2. THELOCATION:
The 5-week trip will be based in Craiova, Romania's
6th largest city locatedin the southwestern part of the
country, and in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula.
Living and studying in Craiova provides ample
opportunity to study the major historical, political,
religious, architectural, andscientific developments of
Romania and understand how this convergence of
cultures and traditions are making the country a
technologically and strategically important
state. Romania has produced an extraordinary
number of scientists and engineers whose work has
positively impacted the lives of millions around the
world. This program allows students to explore the
field of physics in an experiential setting, and trips
throughout the host city and country will allow
students to study physics in a laboratory setting, as
well as its use in daily life.
Downtown Craiova at Night
SAMPLE EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
 Trips to Bucharest, Sinaia, Deva, Brasov, etc.
 Excursion to the Transylvania Region, Peleș
castle, Dracula's castle, Corvin castle, etc.
 Explore physics in daily life with trips
to Trajan Bridge, Danube Gorge, and Iron
Gates Hydropower Plant
 Trip to the Buffalo Reserve andNationalPark
 Tour the most expensive administrative
building in the world: Palace of Parliament
 Visits to severalhistory andart museums and
historic UNESCO places and monasteries
 Engage with locals in Craiova and at the
University of Craiova
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Application form and non-refundable $500.00 deposit
due by: February 27, 2017
PROGRAM FEE: $1,740.00
Includes:
 5 weeks in-country
 Lodging for the duration of the program
 Transportation to allrequired excursions and
cultural activities
 All entrance andadmissions fees for required
field trips
 Transfer to and from the Otopeni airport in
Bucharest
 International travel medical insurance
Does not include:
 GSU Tuition & Fees, books & supplies
 Airfare to Bucharest
 Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
 Requiredpassport or necessary vaccinations
 Incidental expenses & souvenirs
COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS:
Students will earn 6 credit hours of PHYS coursework:
PHYS 2212s – Principles of Physics II (4)
PHYS 3520s – Solving Problems in Physics (2)
University of Craiova Main Building
Peleș Castle (1873)
PROGAM REQUIREMENTS:
This program is open to students who are in good
academic standing at the time of application. Students
should complete PHYS 2211 with a minimum grade of
“C” prior to program departure.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
DEPOSIT: $500.00 due February 27, 2017. (This
amount will apply to the Program Fees. If a student’s
application is not accepted, deposit will be refundedto
student.)
 1st PAYMENT: $800.00 due March 27, 2017
 2nd PAYMENT: $387.00 + $53.00 mandatory
insurance fee due April 17, 2017.
All deposits andprogram payments shouldbe made
through the Georgia Southern University online
Marketplace systemthrough the “Romania: Science
andCulture” account. See the website to access the
payment system.
REFUND POLICY:
The $500.00 deposit andall program payments are
non-refundable. For the complete refundpolicy and
more programinformation, see our website:
www.georgiasouthern.edu/studyabroad
Navigate to “SummerPrograms” andclick“Romania:
Science andCulture”