Debbie Gulick

Debie Gulick, Director of the Division of Professional Practice Work Abroad Program, started that program in 2005, sending 31 students abroad to gain international work experience in the program’s first year. She is responsible for developing and sustaining a large, broad-based program of international internships and cooperative education opportunities to prepare Georgia Tech students to be leaders at the top companies worldwide.

During the 2007-2008 school year, the Work Abroad Program sent students on 111 global work experiences in 21 countries around the world. And, in 2008-2009, Georgia Tech Work Abroad students were sent on 149 global work terms in 31 countries. Debbie works with all majors, undergraduates and graduates, and international internship and co-op positions. 

Prior to coming to Georgia Tech, Ms. Gulick was the Outbound Program Manager for the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), and before that, Director of Strategic Research and Business Development at the Association for International Practical Training (IAESTE’s parent organization). She has sent students from over 50 universities to internships in more than 45 countries. Debbie earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Appalachian State University (NC), and her Master’s degree in International Communication from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, DC. Her graduate focus and research was on international education, leadership, and cross-cultural communication.
Ms Gulick is currently an active member of NAFSA’s (Association of International Educators) Work, Internship, and Volunteer Abroad community as well as a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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Debbie D. Gulick
Director

Work Abroad Program
Division of Professional Practice
Georgia Institute of Technology
A. French Building, Suite 112
Atlanta, GA 30332-0260

Phone: (404) 385-7344
FAX: (404) 385-7541
debbie.gulick@dopp.gatech.edu