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SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Gulu, Uganda; Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2024 04/01/2024
** 		Rolling Admission 09/02/2024 12/15/2024

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Homestay w/Family, Youth Hostel Click here for a definition of this term Program Features: Research/Independent Project Opportunities
Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Humanities, International Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)
Program Description:

 SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation. Travel to northern Uganda to study collective strategies of remembrance.

 

WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING IN RWANDA?

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which nearly 1 million people were killed in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you’ll study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. Travel to Uganda to learn about the Lord’s Resistance Army conflict and Uganda’s own reconciliation process. You’ll visit genocide memorials, a refugee settlement, and healing programs for genocide survivors and victims of displacement. You’ll also see Murchison Falls National Park.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  


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This program is currently not accepting applications.