Nairobi Exchange Program
Kenya
Term: Spring
Dates: Spring Term
Description:
Enrollment at the University of Nairobi - Homestay Program - Research and Internship Opportunities The Nairobi Exchange Program offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates to study African history, society, politics, religion, anthropology and archaeology. While in Kenya, students will enroll at the University of Nairobi, live with homestay families and take an introductory course in Swahili in order to further immerse in the culture. Students embarking on such a venture in Africa must be ready to face both the excitement and the challenges of living and studying in a developing country. Coursework: A typical semester includes a group tutorial in Swahili and 3 university classes.
Examples of courses offered: - Nutritional Anthropology - Gender Roles - Medical Anthropology - African Econ. History
- Cultural Anthropolgy - African Ethnology - The Family and Kinship - Economic Anthropology
- Pycholinguistics - Kenyan Foreign Policy - African Religion- Sociology of Development Program Coordination: The African Studies Consortium of Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges and the University of Pennsylvania coordinates the Nairobi Exchange Program. Bryn Mawr College serves as the lead institution for this program, which is also designed to bring scholars from Kenya for a period of study and research at the Consortium member schools.
Highlights:
Independent Study or Research
Students are encouraged to do independent research or seek internships.
Examples of past NEP participant activities include:
- Mama Ngina Home for abandoned children
- Institute of Primate Research (IPR)
- Liverpool VCT Care Center
- (Voluntary Counseling & Training)
- National Museum of Kenya Archaeology
- Carolina for Kibera
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Subject Areas :
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- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Community Service
- Conflict Studies
- Culture
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Field-Study
- Foreign Language
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- Geography
- History
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary
- International Relations
- Internship Programs
- Interreligious / Interethnic Relations
- Languages / Linguistics
- Liberal Arts
- Peace Studies
- Public / Community Service Sciences
- Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt
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- Public Health
- Research Study
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Student Trips (non-credit)
- Sustainable Development
- Swahili
- Unrestricted / Other
- Women's Studies
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Cost in US$: approx $12,500
Cost Include Description:
Tuition, Homestay (food and lodging), stipend for local transportation, University fees, and administrative costs.
Experience Required: yes
Previous coursework in African Studies is recommended.
Sincere interest in Africa is required.
This Program is open to
American
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Kenya
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
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