Uganda and Rwanda: Peace and Conflict Studies in the Lake Victoria Basin

  Rwanda

Rural Areas

  Uganda

Kampala

Term: Summer 
Dates: Six weeks (mid-June to late July)

Description: The School for International Training's Study Abroad programs offer field-based study in over 57 countries. Each summer program, offering 6, 8 or 9 academic credits, focuses on a specific academic theme. This academic experience is designed to encourage a global awareness that enables people to live in an interdependent world. Groups of seven to 25 students are led by one or two academic directors.

This ground-breaking program utilizes the resources of Makerere University and engage with the active peace-building and NGO community around the city to explore the impact of conflict in the region. Though Uganda has had relative political stability since 1986, civil strife in the northern part of the country continues to cause civil dislocation, destruction of life and property, and a drain onlocal and global resources. In addition to study in Uganda, students will examine the Rwandan genocide, a tragedy that resulted in the killing of nearly one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus over a 100-day period.

Students will explore historical and current perspectives, as well as the larger framework of peace and conflict studies in the region.

Prerequisites:

Although not a requirement, a background in peace and conflict resolution, social justice, human rights, or similar studies is strongly recommended.

Highlights: Educational sites and resources include:

Kigali, Rwanda; Western and southwestern Uganda; and the International Tribunal on Genocide in Arusha, Tanzania.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: please inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement: SIT Study Abroad is the accredited higher education institution of World Learning, a private, nonprofit international organization promoting international and intercultural understanding, social justice, and economic development through education, training, and field projects around the globe. SIT prepares students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens through SIT Study Abroad, undergraduate, field-based academic programs operating in more than 50 countries worldwide, and thorough short-term professional training and graduate degrees in language teaching, conflict transformation, international education, social justice in intercultural relations, management, and sustainable development.

Year Founded: 1932