Kenya

Students live, eat and study at the Kilimanjaro Bush Camp in Southern Kenya. Wildlife ecology; human dimensions of ecology; directed research project. Best for students looking to focus on field work; less cultural immersion. Students are encouraged to apply for SFS scholarships.

Required core course: Culture, Environment and Development of East Africa; and Swahili language; 2 electives. Excursions to rural village, Maasai homestead, Mombasa, Tanzania. Based in a gated campus in Karen (suburban Nairobi). Nairobi has high crime rates that require careful attention and strict adherence to program safety precautions. Previous coursework in African studies required. Airfare grants; lower program fee for Bates students. Early app required.