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CIEE Development Studies Program in Dakar, Senegal (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Dakar, Senegal
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2021 02/26/2021 03/19/2021 TBA TBA
Spring 2022 09/24/2021 10/11/2021 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Areas of Study: Africana Studies, Anthropology, Communications, Culture, Developmental Sciences, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, French, Government, Health Science, Independent Study, International Relations, Internships, Law, Linguistics, Other Language & Literature, Political Science, Politics, Public Health, Sociology, Urban Design, Urban Studies Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Program Options: Study Abroad Academic Level: Junior
Language of Instruction: French, Other Housing Options: Homestay
Program Description:

Development Studies

DAKAR, SENEGAL

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Program Overview

Senegal's strides toward improved human rights and standard of living make it an eye-opening place to dig into the complex environmental and globalization issues involved with development. In Dakar, hands-on learning will help you understand Senegalese society, from education to politics, to the impact of Islam. Language learning, homestays, coursework, fieldwork, and community engagement, all provide unmatched perspective on the issues facing West Africa.

Unique Experiences

EXPERIENCE THE CONCRETE CHALLENGES

of development as you teach children, create training programs for young women, and help officials run urban healthcare projects.

LIVE, LEARN, AND VOLUNTEER

in a rural or semi-urban area to gain perspective on development issues beyond the city.

LIVE WITH A DAKAR HOST

to experience the principal aspects of Senegalese culture – family and social life.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Experience life in a rural area for one week with Peace Corps volunteers or village hosts, to explore contrasts and links between rural and urban living.
  • Visit historic Gorée Island – a major slave-trade center for four centuries, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Sleep under the stars in a Moorish tent and try riding a camel.
  • Venture off for a day in Toubab Dialaw, a fishing village and artist's colony.
  • See more of the region with a weekend trip to UNESO World Heritage sites in Sine-Saloum; Saint Louis, the former capital of French West Africa; and other rural areas.
  • Participate in cultural activities in and around Dakar.

Projects

Internships. Get unique work experience as you examine Africa's social, economic, environmental, and public health issues. You might help ImagiNation Afrika support Nomadic Learning programs, or create materials to help the Global Research and Advocacy Group advocate for vulnerable minority groups.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Senegalese culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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