International Development Immersion in Sierra Leone Info Session
- Event Type
- Informational
- Sponsor
- ACE Department (Lauren Karplus and Paul McNamara)
- Location
- 305 Mumford Hall
- Date
- Sep 8, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Views
- 14
- Originating Calendar
- ACES Study Abroad
Join us to learn more about the winter break program in Sierra Leone. This program is open to all students in all majors.
Program Description:
Join this immersive exploration of international development, sub-Saharan African history, cross-cultural communication, agricultural economics, and post-conflict resolution in Sierra Leone.
Students will begin their tour of Sierra Leone in Freetown, where they will visit with McNamara's colleagues who are working in the international development arena. The students will then travel to Tiwai Island, a community-based conservation area, where students will learn about conservation and development programs, ecotourism, and wildlife ecology. Students then travel to Njala University, to participate in a problem-based project. This will be the ninth year for this program. Each year, students participate in a different service-learning project (for example, farmer-to-farmer video production). The program concludes with a visit to River No. 2 Community-owned Beach Resort.
Students will observe agricultural and forestry businesses and projects, speak with policy makers and development leaders, visit ecotourism sites like community-managed beaches and jungle reserves, and learn from local colleagues.Application Link: International Development Immersion in Sierra Leone (Winter)