CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Gaborone, Botswana

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Locations: Gaborone, Botswana
Program Terms: Summer
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2020	04/01/2020	04/01/2020	06/01/2020	07/25/2020
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility:	02 - Sophomore	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Cadets Only:	No	Program Advisor:	Daniela Martinez, Heather Jarema
Housing Options:	Dormitory, Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	African Studies, Anthropology, Developmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Human Services Delivery and Administration, International Studies, Linguistics, Public Health, Service Learning	Language of Instruction:	English

Program Description:

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Program Overview

With one of Africa's most vital health care systems, Botswana is an engaging place to explore regional social and scientific health issues. Learn from successes and failures as you visit and assist at clinics, public health non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and hospitals. Engaging coursework, community outreach, language learning, homestays, and more will open this inspirational country to you, and stay with you long past summer.

Unique Experiences

SHADOW HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

to experience how healthcare is delivered in and around Gaborone.

STAY IN A RURAL VILLAGE

and gain insight into the resident's public health challenges there.

VISIT MOKOLODI NATURE RESERVE

full of celebrated African wildlife, like giraffes, rhinos, and big cats.

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Excursions & Activities

Visit a village to discover public health challenges faced in rural settings.
Practice your skills in Setswana language as you explore historical and cultural sites.
Get out of the classroom with community-based learning projects.
Explore Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Bahurutshe Cultural Village, and Mokolodi Nature Reserve – always highlights.

Projects

Practicum. Shadow healthcare service providers in government-sponsored clinics and the like, learning about scientific and social health issues, and Botswana's healthcare system.

Volunteering. Make a tangible difference by donating time and energy at an environmental organization, orphanage, hospice group, soup kitchen, game reserve, or women's shelter.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Four-day orientation – an introduction to West African culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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