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MSID—Sustainability in Senegal

by: The University of Minnesota

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Study sustainability, climate change, and sustainable development in Senegal, the land of "eternal spring." You will also participate in a 6-week internship or research project, allowing you to focus your studies on a unique sustainability topic (i.e., work on a farm monitoring irrigation, improving agricultural techniques, promoting organic agriculture). Senegal has a tropical but comfortable cl...

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Program Highlights

Gain insights into social justice and sustainable development concepts through classroom experience and engagement with local communities.

Visit various sites, which may include local markets, development organizations, and areas of interest in and around Dakar and the rural Toubacouta region.

Live with a homestay family in Senegal, and enjoy daily breakfasts and dinners.

Take 16 credits for fall or spring semester, followed by a six-week internship or research project.

Take additional 4 credits for optional French language pre-session.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Dakar, Senegal
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Bioengineering
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Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Dakar, Senegal

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Bioengineering

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Academic Credit

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • French

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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