Priority deadline for service-learning course in Kenya is Monday, June. 1
The priority deadline for the INTL 437H Field Studies and Collaborative Intl. Service Learning in Kenya (15 credits) is Monday, June 1st
Western students of all levels and majors are invited to participate in an international service-learning experience in Kochia, Kenya, during winter quarter 2016. The course will explore the history and cultures of Kenya through a nine-week program that includes intensive pre-trip preparation and six weeks on the ground. Students will actively collaborate with in-country experts in the implementation of selected service-based field experiences.
Through this faculty-led study abroad course (INTL437H – 15 credits) students will:
- Discover the culture and politics of the region.
- Explore the challenges that rural Kenyans face.
- Examine grassroots approaches to community development.
- Apply these perspectives to your own academic area of interest.
Interested students are encouraged to apply ASAP. More information can be found here or attend the upcoming info session on Thursday, May 28 at 5 p.m. in Arntzen Hall 518.
Please contact Liz.Mogford@wwu.edu for more details.