The Role of NGOs ( Absent Local Governments ) in Tanzanian
Development: An Engaged Learning Course
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Make your summer a summer of change Change the way you perceive
the world and change the way the world perceives you
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2015 Study Abroad Trip to Tanzania Learn the language and
customs of Tanzania One full week of intensive Kiswahili language
Work with local students, faculty, NGO leaders Visits to Zanzibar
Safari at the Serengeti Mixer with Tanzanian students at University
of Dar es Salaam
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Understand the many facets of development Program led by
Professor Thurmaier, Director of Public AdministrationProgram led
by Professor Thurmaier, Director of Public Administration Seminar
topics include:Seminar topics include: Womens HealthWomens Health
Micro-financeMicro-finance The EnvironmentThe Environment
Aids/HIVAids/HIV EducationEducation Faith-based NGOsFaith-based
NGOs & More & More
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Complete a Local Community- based engaged learning project and
earn an additional 3 credits of independent research (PSPA 490,
CLCE 490, POLS 490) Project must incorporate elements from the
study abroad program Can be supervised by home-department faculty *
@No extra cost!
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Make an impact Rachel mcbride Nutrition MajorNutrition Major
Analysis of Secondary School Diet and MenuAnalysis of Secondary
School Diet and Menu Recommendations to alter schedule within
budget constraintRecommendations to alter schedule within budget
constraint School adopted her recommendations beginning 2014School
adopted her recommendations beginning 2014
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conduct an individual project! Possibilities
include:Possibilities include: A nutrition analysis for childrens
sheltersA nutrition analysis for childrens shelters Interview
parents and children about community views on the role of
schooling, especially for young girlsInterview parents and children
about community views on the role of schooling, especially for
young girls Analysis of the role of sports in educating boys about
sex educationAnalysis of the role of sports in educating boys about
sex education Interview runaway boys regarding why they chose to
leave homeInterview runaway boys regarding why they chose to leave
home Or design your own charitable research project!Or design your
own charitable research project!
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Help The Nyegina Community BUILD the Library and Community
Resource Center
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Experience a different classroom with the help of our
excursions The Zanzibar ExperienceThe Zanzibar Experience Tour the
historic East African Slave MarketTour the historic East African
Slave Market Explore the exotic Spice Farms andExplore the exotic
Spice Farms and Enjoy a day at the beachEnjoy a day at the beach
The Dar es Salaam Experience:The Dar es Salaam Experience: Attend a
seminar at the US EmbassyAttend a seminar at the US Embassy
Participate in a social mixer with Dar es Salaam University
studentsParticipate in a social mixer with Dar es Salaam University
students Visit Bagamoyo- an official world history siteVisit
Bagamoyo- an official world history site Visit the Island Colony of
Rukuba on Lake VictoriaVisit the Island Colony of Rukuba on Lake
Victoria
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Go on Safari to the Serengeti
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Care to join us? Study Abroad 2015 includes: Study Abroad 2015
includes: One week of intensive language training One week of
intensive language training 3-6 undergraduate or graduate credits
(with independent study option) 3-6 undergraduate or graduate
credits (with independent study option) Safari to the Serengeti
Safari to the Serengeti Trips to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Rukuba
Island Trips to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Rukuba Island Social
mixer with Dar es Salaam University students Social mixer with Dar
es Salaam University students Accommodation and most meals
Accommodation and most meals Land transportation and entry fees to
all scheduled events Land transportation and entry fees to all
scheduled events NIU major medical insurance NIU major medical
insurance The chance to make a difference! The chance to make a
difference! Requires vaccinations and health review. Requires
vaccinations and health review. Dates: May 30- June 26, 2015 Cost:
est. $3500 + Airfare! Dates: May 30- June 26, 2015 Cost: est. $3500
+ Airfare!
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You Wont Catch Ebola From a Giraffe in Tanzania Monrovia,
Liberia to Nyegina, Tanzania- 4689 Miles Anchorage, Alaska to
Mexico City 4841 miles