Location
  • Kenya
    • Kisumu
Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
African Studies Cultural Studies Economics Education Health Sciences Social Sciences

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
16705
What's Included
Some Activities Airport Transfers Classes Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airfare Meals SIM cards Visa
May 26, 2023
Oct 05, 2019
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About Program

Study the intersections of health, human rights, and cities at multiple sites in Kenya, where rapid urbanization is transforming access, equity, and well-being.

Major topics of study include:

Housing policies and practices in Kenya and their implication for health and human rights
Kenyan healthcare systems and healthcare challenges, including demographics, public health education, differential access to healthcare,
Health issues in Kenya, including HIV/AIDS, health issues of orphaned and vulnerable children, women’s healthcare needs, and mental healthcare
Links between access to and reliance on Kenyan healthcare services and the conceptions of human rights of individuals and communities
Successful coalition-building efforts, civil society organizations, the private sector, and others pursuing community-based approaches to myriad contemporary issues

This program also offers an internship.

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Program Highlights

  • Network with academics, activists, and global health and human rights groups
  • Visit Nairobi, the cosmopolitan capital of Kenya
  • Build your résumé and skills with an internship or Independent Study Project
  • Trek parts of the magnificent Great Rift Valley, which links the Middle East to Africa

Scholarships

SIT Robert Kantor Memorial Scholarship

Each year one student will be granted $10,000 in scholarship aid to study abroad with a SIT program. Funded by individual donors and foundations, the requirements are tight: seeking first-generation college students who've never traveled abroad before, currently attend an HBCU, and demonstrate strong financial need.

Value
$10,000

Program Reviews

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Ernest
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A life-changing experience

I gained a new way of looking at the world through this program; the cultural immersion experience helped me understand what daily life is like in a low-income country, while stereotypical perceptions of Africa as being only known for poverty and violence. The independent study was definitely a highlight for me because I had clear academic goals and a topic that I wanted to explore; SIT provided all the resources, connections and support to make the research possible. The homestay experiences where we lived with local families were a really great cultural immersion and the families were very accommodating and friendly. However, do have realistic expectations, don't expect luxury accommodation and be prepared to use squat toilets at some point. SIT has fantastic Swahili language tutors who teach well, and with this working knowledge of the language you can feel more confident interacting with locals. Importantly, the SIT programme staff were always friendly, approachable, and trustworthy and we felt cared for at all times.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Field-based study abroad programmes like this are not designed to be very academically intense since the focus is on experential learning. There were not many readings or assignments on the programme. However, for those who really want to learn, there are opportunities for self-directed learning and a student can make their own experience more or less rigorous by doing more background research during their Independent Study component and/or working closely with their faculty advisor, a knowledgeable faculty member from the local university. Also, as an international student, I did not expect to spend 50% of my time with American students (instead of Kenyan or other international students), so there was less diversity than I would have liked.
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