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East Africa/Tanzania

"I came here knowing so little about what was going to happen. All I knew was that I was going to Africa and it would be unbelievable. It was, but I learned it was Tanzania - that it was a country and a culture with beauty and problems, pain and joy. I loved being here...I met wonderful people and took away so much from my stay"
-past participant of the Tanzania program

Program Description

East Africa is culturally and ecologically diverse, and offers students the opportunity to study ecology and human culture in a variety of geographic contexts. Students will gain insight into how cultural systems in various Tanzanian cities such as Arusha and Zanzibar shape local perspectives on the environment and on social and population issues.

Location

Students study in a variety of geographic contexts. The program begins in Arusha, near the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro with orientation and homestays. In addition to experiencing life in the area around Arusha and on the island of Zanzibar, students will have the opportunity to spend time in natural settings. These include the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (including Ngorongoro Crater) and various national parks, the most well known being the Serengeti National Park. There will also be time allotted for independent travel. During these time periods students are free to pursue their own interests.