| Name of Program |
KENYA: Nairobi-- Long Term |
| Location: |
Nairobi, Kenya |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) |
Kalamazoo College University of Nairobi |
| Dates |
Long Term: Early September to late February |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Junior Standing (17 units) Participation by Kalamazoo students in this
program is subject to annual enrollment limits: minimum 5, maximum 15.
Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See
the College catalogue for selection criteria. |
| Additional Recommended Prep |
Preference given to students with a demonstrated interest (e.g. courses or co-curricular activities) in African Studies. |
| GPA |
2.70 minimum |
| Language |
Minimum: English N/A
Maximum: English |
| Application Process |
Application/Essay Required?
Interview Required?
Due Date for Applications |
| Approved for Transfer of |
Kalamazoo Fin. Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes |
| Academics | This study abroad program is based in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Nairobi. University faculty and lecturers provide instruction in history, literature, political science, religion and sociology courses selected by the Resident Director. Students with the personal maturity to adapt to a society dramatically different from the U.S. are best suited for this program. |
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| Courses | The academic program begins with the on-site orientation, Kiswahili instruction and the required course entitled Geographies of Development. This course introduces development trends in Kenya and provides some of the background needed to begin to understand the society. Courses Kiswahili Language Instruction - 1 -2 K-units Geographies of Development - 1 K-unit Integrative Cultural Research Project - 1 K-unit Elective or University Courses- 2-3 K-units TOTAL: 6 K Units Cultures Credit: The following courses have been pre-approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: Geographies of Development (SOC SCI), Kenya Culture and Society (SOC SCI), Oral Literature (LIT), . Please see the Study Abroad Handbook for instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. |
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| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 6 K-Units of credit for the long-term program. Students may not underload or overload. It is the student's responsibility to consult his/her academic advisor concerning course selection. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. In order to be counted as one K-Unit of credit, a course must have 40-45 contact hours. In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of contact hours for a unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or art with art. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of the course, the appropriate discipline, and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grading system. Students must earn the equivalent of a "C" in the local grading system to receive credit for course work completed abroad. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. All course work, including the Integrative Cultural Research Project, must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. |
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| ICRP/Field Study | The Integrative Cultural Research Project can be either a research project or an unpaid internship that explores global issues and the local circumstances, approaches and solutions while enhancing students' local language skills. Internship placements are typically with relief organizations, international agencies, women's groups, small businesses or Non-Governmental Organizations. The program staff assists students with project design, internship placement or both. All ICRPs are conducted in the Nairobi area. The research or internship will result in a major paper (10-15 pages). The paper is due and must be turned in to the instructor or Resident Director before the end of the academic program or no credit will be awarded. |
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| Housing | Students live with home stay families selected and assigned by the resident director. Most meals are taken with the family, except when courses are in session, then students receive stipends for lunches, which are typically taken at the university or in town. | |
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| Co-Curricular Opportunities | Whenever possible, study abroad participants are encouraged to participate in the student organizations and programs available at the University of Nairobi. |
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| Excursions | The Geographics of Development course may include field visits to sites that illustrate the concepts being taught. |
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| Comprehensive Program Fee | |
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| Program Fee | $22,646 |
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| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure, typically New York, and some excursions. |
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| Not included | books, personal spending money, medical expenses, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel |
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This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.
