Join us to learn more about the winter break program in Sierra Leone. This program is open to all students in all majors.
This will be hosted in Zoom:
Meeting ID: 869 7185 1098
Password: ACE499
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)
