Site:

Africa, South of the Sahara:

Senegal: Dakar

Host Institution: EcoYoff Ecovillage

Dates: About Sep 2-Dec 11, Jan 28-May 8

Subject:

African Studies, Community Service Projects, Ecology And Environmental Studies, Field Study, French Language, Independent Study, Internships, Languages, Rural Development, Senegalese Studies, Student Teaching, Sustainable Development, Wolof Language

Eligibility:
Level: Pre-College, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Adults
Requires: 2.50 GPA, students can elect to have courses taught in English or in French
Age Min: 17
Age Average: 20

Credit:
Undergrad Credit: Available
Undergrad: 16 per sem
Grad Credit: Available
Transfer Credit Through: Univ of Massachusetts Amherst
Document Awarded: Transcript

Cost:
Overall Program Costs: $14,700
Cost Include: All Meals, Books, Excursions, Fees, Housing Included, Tuition
Nonrefundable fee
Cost Range: $10,000 To $15,000 Not Including Intl Travel

Instruction:
Instruction Language: English, French
Format: Directed Field Study, Independent Study Format, Internship, Language Study, Lecture, Practical Training, Student Teaching Format, Study Tour, Volunteer Service
Students: US

Housing:
Housing Arrangement: Arranged By Program
Housing Type: Homestays

Deadline: Rolling admissions, Apr 15 for yr; Oct 31 for spring

Other Info:
Year Program Began: 1998
In Cooperation With: Univ of Massachusetts Amherst
Orientation Location: Abroad
Activities: Cultural Events Activity, Excursions Activity, Field Trips Activity, Program Travel Activity
Misc: Study sustainable development in Senegal & explore the impact of global trends and policies on weste
Financial Aid: Scholarships