CIEE Summer Senegalese Studies Program in Dakar, Senegal

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Locations: Dakar, Senegal
Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Sponsor:	Non-Partner Program	Areas of Study:	Education, History, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Political Science, Theology
Program Type:	Study Abroad	Language of Instruction:	English, French
Housing Type:	Homestay

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Senegal is one of the region's most developed, democratic, and friendly nations, making seaside Dakar a prime spot to explore Senegalese culture. Your adventure includes innovative classes in Senegalese history, politics, religion, public health, development, and more. Plus, you'll explore the country, experience family traditions firsthand, and pursue causes you care about to cap off a remarkable summer experience.

Unique Experiences

GET TO KNOW THE CULTURE

with special field trips and excursions to places like Saint Louis, Toubab Dialaw, Gorée Island, and Dakar museums.

LIVE WITH A DAKAR HOST

and boost your language skills while you experience the principal aspects of Senegalese culture – family and social life.

TAKE CLASSES IN ENGLISH

or French, depending on your language skills.

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Excursions & Activities

Venture off for a weekend at a fishing village and artist's colony in Toubab Dialaw or to Saint Louis - former capital of French West Africa, or another exciting destination.
Visit historic Gorée Island, the biggest coast center for slave trade from the 1400s to the 1800s.
Participate in cultural activities in and around Dakar.
Lend a hand and get culturally unique work experience via Dakar NGOs. You might teach English or math to kids or help with urban healthcare projects.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-day 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

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

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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