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Kenya: Development, Health, and Society

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Nairobi, Program Base

A cosmopolitan city of nearly 3 million people, Nairobi offers more in the way of urban attractions than any other city in the region. For example, it has a wider variety of restaurants than many American cities of equal size. Many students are pleasantly surprised by Nairobi and all it has to offer; roughly one-third of them elect to do their ISPs in the city each semester. Nairobi is an ideal base for this program because the city offers much in the way of resources for academic pursuits. A large number of relief, development, and political organizations have headquarters, regional headquarters, or branch offices in Nairobi. Three of Kenya's universities are in Nairobi, and students have access to scholars, researchers, and experts in just about any relevant field. Students may also take advantage of libraries at the University of Nairobi, the World Bank, and at the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).

Compare Across East Africa

Coursework during the development and health seminar focuses not only on Kenya, but on East Africa more broadly. Students also have the opportunity to travel to Uganda and/or Tanzania on this program, where they can appreciate the similarities and the difference between communities and cultures in the region.

Study Swahili

Swahili study allows students to connect more deeply and quickly with their homestay families and community, making the language component a highlight of the semester. During field assignments and the ISP, students apply their learning. Many students return from the program quite pleased with their progress.

Pursue a Particular Interest

This program is well-suited for students interested in such fields as public health, development studies, and the social sciences. The seminar component has included such topics as "Traditional and Western Medical Systems," "Maasai Aesthetics and Body Adornment," "Theories of Development," and "The United Nations and Non-Government Organizations," among many others. The excursions are flexible enough in structure to allow each student to focus on his or her particular intellectual or academic interest. It is also possible to conduct an Independent Study Project (ISP) on a wide range of topics in most parts of the country.