AFS Summer Global Prep in Egypt

Visit spectacular sites like the pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) while learning about both historic and modern customs in Egypt. During this two-week Global Prep program, you’ll take Arabic lessons and experience local culture by living with a host family to learn how to form bridges between two different worlds. Your focus will be on discovering religious diversity and understanding the role of Islam in Egyptian society, developing an understanding of what peaceful coexistence can look like in an ever-evolving culture. You and your group will visit a university in Cairo, where you’ll meet with Islamic scholars and take part in activities like discussions and debates. To unwind, you’ll get to explore the wonders of Old Cairo and go on a boat ride along the Nile River.