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WU’s Summer Program in Kenya
Areas of Study
The program is intended to accommodate individual student interest and may therefore appeal to students who major in African Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Education, Kiswahili, Women’s Studies and Political Science as well as students interested in service-learning.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Summer | May 28-June 28, 2010 |
February 1 |
Eligibility
3.0 GPA and prior volunteer experience recommended.
WU Credits
Students earn six WU credits for the Swahili language course and Kenyan Culture course. Community service opportunities are non-credit bearing.
Location
The program begins in Nairobi and ends in Mombasa.
Housing
Homestays and frequent travel.
Student Life
This program, offered by the African and African-American Studies program, is designed to enhance a student’s understanding of Kenyan society by carefully blending coursework, home-stays, community conservation projects through the Green Belt Movement, guest lectures, and memorable excursions.
On-Site Support
Dr. Mungai Mutonya will provide on-site support for the entire program.
Application Process
You must submit a completed WU Summer in Kenya Application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
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* | Summer |
| WU Program Price | $4,250 |
*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 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 |
