ACES Has exciting study abroad opportunities in Sierra Leone open to all students.
Info sessions
Wednesday Sept. 4th
422 Mumford Hall @4pm
Thursday Sept. 5 2013
1057 Lincoln Hall @ 4:30
The University of Illinois’ College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Study Abroad Program warmly invites students to apply for one of its three Sierra Leone programs, all of which are affiliated with Njala University. These programs offer hands-on experiences with international development practice and authentic engagement with a vibrant West African culture.
The Winter Study Tour provides students the chance to explore the roles of governance, management, and policy in Sierra Leone through immersion in local agricultural and forestry businesses. This 17-day program includes a 5-day short-course taught jointly by Illinois and Njala faculty. This course is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in of all disciplines.
The International Development and Agribusiness Spring 2014 Semester Program offers coursework focusing on agribusiness management and economic development, service learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration with Njala students. This program includes an internship with a commercial agribusiness, an agribusiness-related NGO, or a farmer cooperative. This semester abroad is suitable for students with interests in Agribusiness Management, African Studies, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Global Studies, International Business, and Natural Resource Management.
The Global Health: Nutrition, Water and Sanitation Spring 2014 Semester Program offers coursework focusing on nutrition and health, service learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration with Njala students. Following the completion of courses, students will intern at a health clinic, a nutrition-oriented NGO, or an environmental research lab. This program should be of interest to students studying, Public Health, Nutrition, African Studies, Global Studies, Pre-Med and Pre-Vet.
All ACES Sierra Leone courses are taught in English, and all courses have been pre-approved for UIUC credit hours. The application deadline for the Sierra Leone Winter Study Tour is September 20, 2013 and the deadline for the Semester Programs is September 15, 2013. For more information or to apply, visit studyabroad.illinois.edu> Program Search > Sierra Leone or contact pmcnamar1@illinois.edu or ofergus@illinois.edu.
Meredith Blumthal
Director of ACES Education Abroad Programs
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