Description

Learn & Serve in Egypt is a unique summer education abroad opportunity for undergraduate students to study in the Middle East/North Africa region and engage in an intense service learning experience with local non-governmental organizations. Students simultaneously study Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, allowing them to practice speaking the most widely understood Arabic dialect, while undertaking an international internship in Cairo, the Arab world’s most populous city. Students earn a total of 6 academic credits (Community Based learning, 3 credits and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, 3 credits). With the addition of cultural activities, dialogue programs with local university students, and excursions, students gain an intimate understanding of the role of organizations in Egyptian society.

Students can choose to participate in either a 6 week or 8 week Learn & Serve program in Egypt. The two programs are identical in structure, with the 8 week program providing a two week extension of the internship placement. The 8 week program may be suitable for students who prefer to stay in Egypt longer or whos home institution may require a longer period of internship in order to fulfill a service learning requirement. Students on both programs will earn a total of 6 credits.

Subject Areas

• Arabic
• Community Service

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian and Australian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

AMIDEAST's Mission Statement

America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST), founded in 1951, is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST has been involved with Education Abroad Programs since the mid-1980s. AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs are student-centered and structured to maximize students' Arabic language acquisition, development of their knowledge of the host country and region through exposure to the host culture, and development of their intercultural sensitivity and global competence.

Year Founded

1951