IPS - Study Abroad Programs
Experience Kenya: International Service-Learning
Immerse yourself in the culture of Kenya in East Africa. The program will feature a wide variety of activities to engage you everyday life. There is a new option this year to explore Kenyan higher education specifically for graduate students in higher education and college student personnel.
Short-term Program Details
| Location: |
Multiple locations in Kenya, East Africa |
| Highlights: |
• Two and a half weeks of total cultural immersion • A week long stay with a Kenyan family • Experience the beauty of Kenya though cross-country scenic/educational tours • Visit selected Kenyan universities • Join local builders in a school construction project • Three day full package safari in Maasai Mara/Serengeti Game Reserve |
| Dates: |
28 May to 14 June 2011 |
| Courses: |
Optional academic credit available through BAS 495. Other optionsare possible including a non-cred. |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate, Graduate Special option for graduate higher education or college student personnel programs. |
| Eligibility: |
Open, but please check with the instructor. |
| Staff: |
Dr. Peter Gitau, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
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| SIUC Sponsor: |
Student Affairs, College of Liberal Arts (Black American Studies, Anthropology), College of Education and Human Services |
| Number of Participants: |
15 participants |
| Program Fee: |
$3,950-Estimated. This includes transportation from Chicago O'Hare to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya, program related local travel, most meals, most entrance fees, on-site lodging, three day safari and program administration costs. |
| Other Costs: |
The program fee does not include SIUC tuition or personal expenses such as passport and visa fees, travel insurance, some meals and entrance fees and costs for personal items. |
| Financial Aid: |
Financial Aid is available for SIUC students only and requires full time registration. Students from other institutions should check with their home universities for their policies. |
| Housing: |
Housing will be a combination of hotel and home stay. Hotel stay will be double or triple format. Home stay will be group stay. Conventional laundry will be available during home stay with the exception of undergarments. Most meals will be provided for or prepared by local hosts. |
| Transportation: |
International transportation from Chicago to Nairobi will be provided. All program related local transportation will be provided on hired or charter buses. |
| Website / Resources: |
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| Additional Information: |
Dr. Peter Gitau, 618-453-1254 |
| Application Deadline: |
Priority deadline: 28 February 2011 |
| Application: |
Short-term Application for all SIUC programs (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) |
| Contact: |
Dr Peter Gitau, 618-453-1254 or pgitau@siu.edu |
The information contained here - including costs, program dates and program arrangements - is subject to change by the program sponsors and host institutions. There may also be changes once a program or exchange has started due to factors beyond our control. Please check with our office for the latest information.