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The Role of NGOs ( Absent Local Governments ) in Tanzanian Development: An Engaged Learning Course

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Make your summer a summer of change Change the way you perceive the world and change the way the world perceives you

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2015 Study Abroad Trip to Tanzania Learn the language and customs of Tanzania One full week of intensive Kiswahili language Work with local students, faculty, NGO leaders Visits to Zanzibar Safari at the Serengeti Mixer with Tanzanian students at University of Dar es Salaam

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Understand the many facets of development Program led by Professor Thurmaier, Director of Public AdministrationProgram led by Professor Thurmaier, Director of Public Administration Seminar topics include:Seminar topics include: Womens HealthWomens Health Micro-financeMicro-finance The EnvironmentThe Environment Aids/HIVAids/HIV EducationEducation Faith-based NGOsFaith-based NGOs & More & More

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Complete a Local Community- based engaged learning project and earn an additional 3 credits of independent research (PSPA 490, CLCE 490, POLS 490) Project must incorporate elements from the study abroad program Can be supervised by home-department faculty * @No extra cost!

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Make an impact Rachel mcbride Nutrition MajorNutrition Major Analysis of Secondary School Diet and MenuAnalysis of Secondary School Diet and Menu Recommendations to alter schedule within budget constraintRecommendations to alter schedule within budget constraint School adopted her recommendations beginning 2014School adopted her recommendations beginning 2014

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conduct an individual project! Possibilities include:Possibilities include: A nutrition analysis for childrens sheltersA nutrition analysis for childrens shelters Interview parents and children about community views on the role of schooling, especially for young girlsInterview parents and children about community views on the role of schooling, especially for young girls Analysis of the role of sports in educating boys about sex educationAnalysis of the role of sports in educating boys about sex education Interview runaway boys regarding why they chose to leave homeInterview runaway boys regarding why they chose to leave home Or design your own charitable research project!Or design your own charitable research project!

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Help The Nyegina Community BUILD the Library and Community Resource Center

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Experience a different classroom with the help of our excursions The Zanzibar ExperienceThe Zanzibar Experience Tour the historic East African Slave MarketTour the historic East African Slave Market Explore the exotic Spice Farms andExplore the exotic Spice Farms and Enjoy a day at the beachEnjoy a day at the beach The Dar es Salaam Experience:The Dar es Salaam Experience: Attend a seminar at the US EmbassyAttend a seminar at the US Embassy Participate in a social mixer with Dar es Salaam University studentsParticipate in a social mixer with Dar es Salaam University students Visit Bagamoyo- an official world history siteVisit Bagamoyo- an official world history site Visit the Island Colony of Rukuba on Lake VictoriaVisit the Island Colony of Rukuba on Lake Victoria

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Go on Safari to the Serengeti

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Care to join us? Study Abroad 2015 includes: Study Abroad 2015 includes: One week of intensive language training One week of intensive language training 3-6 undergraduate or graduate credits (with independent study option) 3-6 undergraduate or graduate credits (with independent study option) Safari to the Serengeti Safari to the Serengeti Trips to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Rukuba Island Trips to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Rukuba Island Social mixer with Dar es Salaam University students Social mixer with Dar es Salaam University students Accommodation and most meals Accommodation and most meals Land transportation and entry fees to all scheduled events Land transportation and entry fees to all scheduled events NIU major medical insurance NIU major medical insurance The chance to make a difference! The chance to make a difference! Requires vaccinations and health review. Requires vaccinations and health review. Dates: May 30- June 26, 2015 Cost: est. $3500 + Airfare! Dates: May 30- June 26, 2015 Cost: est. $3500 + Airfare!

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You Wont Catch Ebola From a Giraffe in Tanzania Monrovia, Liberia to Nyegina, Tanzania- 4689 Miles Anchorage, Alaska to Mexico City 4841 miles