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Kenya Semester Program
with St. Lawrence University
Areas of Study
This program serves many disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, but emphasizes cultural development, westernization and indigenous concerns, as well as environmental and economic issues.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | early August through late December | February 1 |
| Spring | mid-January through mid-May | May 1 |
Eligibility
3.0 GPA and at least one course with significant Africa or Diaspora content. An interview (in-person or telephone) is required.
WU Credits
Students must enroll in 4 courses to earn full semester credit of 15-18 units.
Location
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and has the highest population in East Africa, with an estimated population of between 3 and 4 million. Since its foundation as a railway camp in 1899, Nairobi has grown to become the largest city in Kenya, and one of the largest cities in Africa. Nairobi is a cosmopolitan and multicultural city, with many immigrants from former British colonies. This is highlighted in the number of churches, mosques and temples within the city.
Housing
Students live in a dormitory in a suburb of Nairobi and have periodic family homestays in Kenyan villages. The dormitory/program center houses faculty and staff as well as the students, and the center provides linens and two meals a day. There is a program bus to the city center.
Student Life
Students learn in the classroom, field, during homestays, internships and independent study. Students go on two two-week field trips emphasizing cultural and environmental development. Though the program is based in Nairobi, students will become familiar with the surrounding rural areas. A Kiswahili language course is mandatory to facilitate immersion.
On-Site Support
St. Lawrence University faculty are in charge of the program, and the St. Lawrence University Study Center is located on 5 1/2 acres in the Nairobi suburb of Karen, eight miles from the city center. Transportation to and from the city is also provided by program vehicles. The program's academic and administrative directors and the assistant director -- and their families -- live on the property and are easily accessible.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Dr. Mungai Mutonya Campus Box 1109 (314) 935-5280 McMillan 238 mmutonya@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jessica Mervis Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-7695 McMillan 138 jmervis@artsci.wustl.edu |
