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CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Gaborone, Boswana
The goals of the Arts and Sciences program are threefold: to help students gain understanding of contemporary Botswana; to help them understand Botswana in the context of the Southern African region; and to give them opportunities to explore diverse African perspectives through direct matriculation in University of Botswana courses. In addition to coursework, these goals are achieved through a variety of community engagement and field-based research opportunities. Academic Program At the CIEE Study Center at the University of Botswana in Gaborone students have the opportunity to become fully integrated into the University of Botswana campus community. In addition to developing their...
ACM Botswana: University Immersion in Southern Africa
An African success story, Botswana is endowed with rich mineral resources, including diamonds, and has benefited from uninterrupted and effective civilian leadership since independence in 1966. Its government has negotiated contracts with multinational corporations such as DeBeers, which stand in stark contrast to the exploitation of African resources during much of the colonial era. The returns from its mineral wealth, augmented with income from tourism, cattle ranching, and financial services, have been invested in education and various social services. As a leader in SADC (Southern African Development Community), Botswana has played a leading role in the region since the 1980s,...
interstudy: University of Botswana
As a pioneering provider of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities in Southern Africa, interstudy offers students the widest selection of facilitated direct enrollment study options in the region. Students enroll in a broad range of courses at the University of Botswana and actively participate in university life. The University of Botswana is located in Gaborone, the largest city and capital of the country, and one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. Located a mere 10 miles from the South African border, one can drive from Gaborone to Johannesburg in 5 hours. UB was established in 1982, although before that it...
CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Gaborone, Botswana
The Community Public Health summer program provides an introduction to basic healthcare issues in Botswana. Through coursework, a community health practicum, homestays, and a rich and challenging social environment, students gain a holistic appreciation and understanding of health and healthcare in Botswana. In addition, the program helps equip students with basic Setswana-speaking skills. This is accomplished through a communicative and interactive approach that ensures students have the basic language skills to engage the local communities. Academic Program This seven-week program consists of five weeks of coursework, a language and culture practicum, and a weeklong field placement in a rural clinic. Students...