SIT Study Abroad Program Kenya: Health and Community Development

SIT Study Abroad offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in studying in Nairobi, Kenya. The Health and Community Development program allows students to examine the links between the economics, health and social development of Kenya. Home to over forty different ethnic groups of different cultural identities, students will learn about the educational advances in training, infrastructure, and technical development.

Students will also gain an unparalleled understanding of the efforts to help strengthen Kenya's economy. Home-stays are in integral part of the experience along with educational excursions to help gain a true perspective of the health care issues in rural populations. Sign up with SIT to begin planning for your next semester abroad in Kenya.

Further Info

Languages: 
English
Local dialects
Swahili
Subject Areas: 
Cultural Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Education
Field-Study
Foreign Language
Health Sciences
Independent Study
African Studies
Social Sciences
Application: 
Online Application

About SIT Study Abroad

SIT Study Abroad is a program of World Learning, a private, nonprofit international organization that has been in existence for more than 75 years. World Learning works globally to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals, institutions, and communities to create a more peaceful and just world through international education, exchange, and development programs.

SIT students step beyond the boundaries of a traditional classroom to analyze critical issues shaping local communities around the globe. Students become deeply engaged in a topic and undertake their own research, case studies, in-depth practica, or community projects. SIT Study Abroad is deeply embedded in local communities around the world. Program components are designed to respect the strengths of local partners to foster enduring relationships.

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