SFS Study Abroad: Endangered Species in Kenya
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Rwanda
About Program
SFS offers some of the best (and most adventurous!) hands-on study abroad programs. Our programs in Kenya explore pressing environmental issues such as climate change, wildlife and natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation. Study diverse wildlife and engage in hands-on conservation research in the world-famous national parks and stunning landscapes of Kenya and Rwanda. In Kenya, the survival of several endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species
Students have a striking view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from our campus based in Kenya’s Rift Valley. The area is surrounded by diverse habitats from grassy savanna to lakes and swamps to mountain highlands and makes the perfect background to study species such as elephants, lions, hippos, and giraffes, to name a few.
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Program Highlights
- Earn academic credit: 18 credits for semester programs and 4-8 credits for summer programs.
- Conduct a 4-credit research project during the semester program. Topics may include wildlife management, climate change resilience, primate behavior, water conservation, national parks management, community conservation.
- Learn how to speak some Swahili, a language used across much of eastern Africa. Learn about the Maasai culture, history, daily life, and relationship with nature.
- Embark on a two-week excursion to Rwanda, where you’ll visit Akagara National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and the Dian Fossey Foundation. (Semester only))
- Track endangered mountain gorillas through the Rwandan rainforest with guest lecturers from the Dian Fossey Foundation.
Popular Programs
Study diverse wildlife and engage in hands-on conservation research in the world-famous national parks and stunning landscapes of Kenya and Rwanda. In Kenya, the survival of several endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species hinges on many factors, including the availability of critical resources, climate change, and land use adjustments. Research the root causes of these changes and how different conservation strategies can benefit both humans and wildlife.
Immerse yourself in the world-famous national parks and reserves of Kenya while studying the world’s tallest terrestrial animal. Through safari drives, field excursions, and conversations with wildlife experts, you will study emerging giraffe conservation issues and develop an understanding of policy implementation and legal protections. You’ll explore traditional knowledge and different approaches to wildlife management and conservation with the Maasai and local community groups.
Elephant conservation continues to attract concern within and beyond Africa. Join SFS Faculty and leading elephant scientists to learn about these animals in the elephant conservation strongholds in and around Amboseli National Park. Hear the perspectives of local communities living at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, including their day-to-day interactions with the African elephant.
1 class | 4 credits | One life-changing study abroad experience.
Scholarships
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SFS works closely with your home school to help you fund your SFS program. Many applicants receive aid through their home institutions or other outside sources, so check with your financial aid office to see what aid may apply to an SFS program.
