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SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding (Outbound Program)

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Academic Subjects Available: AFR African Studies/Africa Diaspora, ANTH Anthropology, CIEP Curriculum, Instruction & Education Psychology, GIST Global & International Studies, HIST History, HMSV Human Services, PHIL Philosophy, PLSC Political Science, PYSC Psychology, SOCL Sociology, WSGS Women and Gender Studies
Click here for a definition of this term Financial Aid Portability: Federal aid applies (typically fall & spring only), State aid applies (typically fall & spring only) Click here for a definition of this term Accommodation Type: Homestay, Hotel/Hostel, Other
Class Eligibility: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Visiting Students Also Eligible to Apply: No Study Abroad Advisor: Shanté Fencl
Program Description:

 SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

 

 

Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation. Travel to northern Uganda to study collective strategies of remembrance.

 

 

WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING IN RWANDA?

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which nearly 1 million people were killed in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you’ll study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. Travel to Uganda to learn about the Lord’s Resistance Army conflict and Uganda’s own reconciliation process. You’ll visit genocide memorials, a refugee settlement, and healing programs for genocide survivors and victims of displacement. You’ll also see Murchison Falls National Park.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.

 

 

 
MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based.Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  

 

 

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall Semester 2023 05/15/2023 05/29/2023 08/28/2023 12/10/2023