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Washington, D.C.

DR. WALLACE AND PROF. LANE
Academics Study Abroad Faculty-Led Global Education Washington, D.C.

Communications and Politics in D.C.

For scholarship information, please see the Program Fee tab!

Join Dr. David Wallace and Prof. Allison Lane in one of the longest running partnerships USC Upstate offers! Travel to Washington, D.C. while completing a hands-on multimedia project with students from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal (no prior media or German language experience required). This unique opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with Upstate students and our German partners while you work together and explore the city. You’ll use the American capital as your classroom as you build your portfolio, develop relationships and learn cross-cultural skills relevant to your future career. The program includes 3 credit hours though spring enrollment in JOUR U398.

View the previous group’s project on YouTube. 

Watch the Recorded Virtual Information Session

Program details are subject to change.

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  • Departure: March 8, 2026
    Return: March 14, 2026

    Dates are subject to change.

  • Program Fee: $500
    A scholarship is available for the first 8 students who apply and pay their deposit which will bring the price down to $500. Students who apply later will need to speak with a program leader to determine the price at that time.
    Update 12.17.25: 4 scholarships slots remain for those who apply and pay.

    Fee includes: shared hotel lodging, transportation to destination, ground transportation, tours and museum visits.

    Fee does not include: spring tuition for USC Upstate course, meals.

    Payment Schedule:
    Non-refundable Payment: $500 – January 7, 2026

  • Students interested in applying to this program should download the application below and email the completed and signed document to [email protected]. The deposit payment may be made using the Marketplace button below.

    Download the Faculty-led Study Away Application
    Visit Marketplace Payment Portal

  • Program Leader: Dr. David Wallace
    Email: [email protected]

    Program Leader: Prof. Allison Lane
    Email: [email protected]

    Study Abroad Advisor: Patrick McCleary
    Email: [email protected]