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Arts and Culture in Mali, West Africa
Students expand their creative facilities in the visual and performing arts while developing cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking, and a foundation for better understanding of American and Malian culture.
The heart of the program is the three-week apprenticeship where students apprentice with an artist, artisan, musician or dancer in accordance with their own goals and interests. This is followed by a three-week independent project where students apply what they have learned during their apprenticeship to their own work. The group comes back together for the final week of presentations and group reflection. Application deadline: March 30.
Dates: Fall (September – December)
Cost: Contact AEA (aea@antioch.edu) ffor updated cost information and application deadlines.
Contact: Andrzej Bloch, Director, Leslie King, Assistant Director, Antioch Education Abroad, Antioch University, 150 E. South College St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Tel.: (937) 769-1015 or (800) 874-7986
Email: aea@antioch.edu
Website: aea.antioch.edu
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Brockport Study Abroad Programs (SUNY)
Offers more than 62 study abroad programs in countries all over the world including Ghana.
Contact: International Education Office, SUNY BROCKPORT College, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420.
Tel: 800-298-SUNY; Fax: 585-637-3218; overseas@brockport.edu, www.brockportabroad.com.
University of California Education Abroad Program
Offers student exchange programs for U.C. students in 35 countries including Ghana.
Contact: eap.ucop.edu for their program in Ghana.
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
CIEE offers several Study Abroad and Language Programs in Africa, including Botswana, Ghana, Senegal, and South Africa.
Contact: 300 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA; 1.800.40.STUDY or 207.553.4000; www.ciee.org; info@ciee.org.
Connect-123 Study Abroad Programs
Connect-123's Social Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Cape Town provides a hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience in the challenges of entrepreneurship as well as the special opportunities present in emerging markets. The Program is open to students from all disciplines and includes a substantial fieldwork component, where students work side-by-side with local social entrepreneurs, blending experiential and classroom-based learning.
International students are required to take the core course, Building Emerging Enterprises, plus two electives from the UCT course handbook. Courses are taught by UCT faculty and students receive a transcript from UCT, which is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions, with the University recommending 16 transfer credits for the semester-long experience.
Contact: study@connect-123.com, www.connect-123.com/south-africa/study
Eko Tracks
Wildlife Management Study Abroad (short term)
This wildlife management course combines an adventure-filled expedition with a learning experience focusing on natural resource management, biodiversity conservation and local communities. The program is endorsed by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria (South Africa).
Veterinary Study Abroad (summer)
This special interest course is designed for students in veterinary science where you will meet and interact with wildlife veterinarians in the field. Learn about the growing wildlife industry in southern Africa by participating in game capture operations, field and lab work, and a visit to the Onderstepoort Veterinary School, University of Pretoria.
Contact: info@ekotracks.com, www.ekotracks.com
Friends World Program
Study Abroad in South Africa
Friends World is a bachelor's degree program of Long Island University emphasizing experiential, global learning and intercultural exchange at Centers throughout the world including Costa Rica, Japan, London, China, India, and South Africa. Friends World also offers semester and year long opportunities for visiting students, and excellent options for transfer students. Programs offered fall and spring.
Contact: www.brooklyn.liu.edu/globalcollege/south_africa/.
International Education Programs
Study in South Africa
Students can explore diverse academic themes, from post-Apartheid justice and reconciliation to South African art and literature, at this internationally recognized university either over the semester or four weeks over the summer. The historic town of Stellenbosch is situated close to Cape Town and surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery. In your spare time, stroll around and admire the historical and architectural heritage, hike, discover the oldest wine-region in the southern hemisphere, or spend a day at the beach near Cape Town.
Visit www.iepabroad.org/country/info/id/12 for more.
School for International Training (SIT)
Offers a variety of study abroad programs based in Africa.
Contact: info@worldlearning.org, www.worldlearning.org
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Full Curriculum and African Studies in Accra, Ghana
The Ghana program offers an opportunity for students to live in the heart of West Africa. Students may enroll in a traditional African studies program or choose from a wide range of courses taught in English at the Univ. of Ghana. There are also several courses specifically designed to introduce the USAC participants to the local culture and region. These courses include dance, social studies, and agriculture.
Contact: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), Univ. of Nevada, MS 323, Reno, NV 89857; 775-784-6569, fax 775-784-6010; usac@unr.edu, usac.unr.edu.
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