2004 Italy Tour
Study Abroad Links
2005 Greece Tour
Sharing the experience and building friendships that last a lifetime.
To request more information about the programs of the WVUP Office of International Education and Travel visit the Information Request Page , or see Gregg or Marybeth Busch, Coordinators of International Education and Travel, Room 1025, or phone 304-424-8000 ext. 409, or 304- 424-8271 email studyabroad@mail.wvu.edu .
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is proud to offer exciting and international education and travel opportunities.
The best way to understand the world around us is to experience it. The programs administered by the WVU Parkersburg Office of International Education and Travel are designed to provide students, faculty, staff, and the community a very special type of learning. Through first-hand experience of culture and the ways of life of our global neighbors, the programs instill in its participants a deeper understanding of our role in the international community.
The West Virginia University at Parkersburg international education experience offers the the best way to safely see the world, have more fun than you can imagine, and earn college credit all at the same time.
Still have questions? Check out the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .
2006 Paris Tour
15 Years of Teaching in the Global Classroom
The WVUP International Education Program began in 1994 by the husband and wife teaching team, Emily and George Lamb and since its origination has introduced students and faculty to England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Australia, Tahiti, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, The Netherlands, Monaco, Germany, Spain, and the United States (California and Hawaii). Through the years, students have explored, in depth, Rome, Paris, London, Loire Valley and the Chateaux of France, and Amsterdam.
Today, in that same tradition, the program is coordinated by the husband and wife team, Gregg and Marybeth Busch, instructors of Sociology. The WVUP International Education Program is designed for short term (less than one month), moderate (a semester), or long term (a year) study abroad opportunities. Students are encouraged to discuss their international interests with the Coordinators of International Education and Travel and allow WVUP to develop a program to fit the student's special needs and interests.
In 2006, the international education focus expanded beyond the traditional study abroad opportunities to include components specifically designed to support the business and industrial communities. Additionally, unique opportunities were developed to include support the special interests of the WVUP Alumni Association and the talented students of the WVUP Honors College.
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The Study Abroad website is developed and maintained by Gregg Busch and the students of Sociology 397/297: International Culture class.
The 2004 gang enjoying a city bus ride
through downtown Rome, Italy
Taking in the Ancient Roman Ruins ... and
getting a relaxing break.
The food of the region was always fun as we
enjoyed the street side cafes of Florence, Italy.
Visiting incredible sites, such as the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is a once in a lifetime experience.