Description

Senegal plays a key role in West Africa's arts, culture, and politics, despite its small size and population. For the last three centuries, Senegal has inspired poets, novelists, and researchers, emerging as one of the most significant patrons of the arts in all of Africa. Led to independence by internationally acclaimed poet and philosopher Leopold Senghor, Senegal has throughout its history emphasized the role of arts and culture in society.

Dakar, an exciting cosmopolitan city, juts into the ocean on the Cap Vert peninsula. From its shores you can see Gorree Island, once witness to the forced migration of enslaved Africans, today a relaxed, pedestrian-only community of artisans and craftspeople. Excursions to Petite Cote, a region known for its preservation of traditional and local cultures and the city of Saint-Louis, famed for its rich colonial heritage and architecture, add to your appreciation of Senegal's enormous contribution to African arts and culture.

Prerequisites: Three recent semesters of college-level French or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in French, as assessed by SIT.

Highlights

* Six-week homestay in Dakar and one week in a rural location.
* The program includes field trips to the Sine-Saloum Delta, Gorree Island, Saint-Louis, eastern Senegal, and the Petite Cote.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

contact sponsor

Experience Required

yes

Prerequisites: Three recent semesters of college-level French or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in French, as assessed by SIT.

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement

A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT offers semester, summer, and academic year programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.

Programs focus on critical global issues in specific geographical and cultural contexts using an interdisciplinary approach. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy. 

Year Founded

1932