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St. Lawrence University Kenya Semester (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Year, Spring, Y2-Fall, Y2-Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.8
Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Biodiversity, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, History, Socio-economic Development Housing Options: Field site, Homestay, Hotel/Hostel, Residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Language Pre-requisite: None Program Sponsor: St. Lawrence University
Program Type: Field-based program, Study center program Program Status: Colby-approved program
Experiential learning opportunities: Field study, Independent Study, Service learning Class Status: 3 - Junior
Program Description:

Patti-McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies Kenya

[Nairobi National Park]

Nairobi National Park

For over 40 years St. Lawrence has operated the Kenya Semester Program, making it one of the longest running U.S. study abroad programs on the African continent. Based out of our SLU owned and operated campus in the suburbs of Nairobi, the Kenya program is rooted in this deep tradition and is committed to providing students with a unique study abroad experience. We believe the best way to learn about Kenya is through cultural immersion and experiential learning. As a result, students supplement formal course work and language study in Kenya's bustling capital city with rural and urban homestays, three additional field components and a month-long independent study where students examine East Africa's diverse society. As a program which is open to students of all academic interests we welcome applications from both current St. Lawrence students as well as students from other institutions. You can also learn more about the student experience by visiting the Kenya program's blog.

Based in Nairobi
Fall or Spring semester
Pre-requisites: 2.8 GPA recommended to apply, one African Studies course
Must take Swahili while in Kenya
Live with in program housing and with homestay families
State Department Travel Warning and St. Lawrence Policies for Studying Safely in Kenya


This program is currently not accepting applications.