Carpe Diem Education | East Africa Semester: Community Development and Education
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Zanzibar
About Program
Practice community service and international development in the historical-rich context of post-genocide Rwanda.
Track endangered rhinos as part of a conservation team in Uganda. Study sustainable living, farm-to-table food systems, and deepen personal practices such as yoga and meditation during a holistic living retreat.
Collaborate with diverse organizations to assist local communities in education, children’s homes, building projects, women’s empowerment, HIV/AIDS support, sustainability, and environmental conservation.
Learn about the unique, community-based projects of a local non-profit and volunteer at a rural school for children with special needs. Chat with welcoming host families in Tanzania with your newly-acquired Swahili.
Through small groups of no more than 12 students, you will experiment with leadership roles, self-awareness, and purpose.
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Program Highlights
- Study Swahili
- Rwanda Genocide Studies
- Raft the Source of the Nile
- Volunteer with Community-Based Projects
- Study Islam in Zanzibar
Scholarships
Carpe Diem Education Scholarships
Carpe Diem Education awards $30,000 annually to support diversity and inclusion in its programs. The Access Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for a gap year semester or full-year experience. The Inclusion Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for a gap year semester. The Carpe Mundi Scholarship is for Portland-based students. Grants are mostly need-based, and applications open in January.