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• Ghana: Summer Program and Internship

  Accra, Winneba, Cape Coast, Ghana

  Information SessionsFebruary 12, 20266-7:30 p.m.Wilson Hall 1001 THE 4-WEEK SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAM: The 4-Week Summer Abroad Program in Ghana is the oldest JMU program on the continent of Africa. In partnership with the University of Ghana and a select number of local Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), our students gain knowledge in multiple disciplines--from history to religion to social...
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• Ghana: Global Healthcare

  Accra, El Mina, Kumasi, Winneba, Ghana

  This course will focus on the global healthcare system in West Africa. Students will explore physical and social environments to understand individual, societal, and population-based influences on health and well-being while discovering the rich history of the Gold Coast in Ghana. When not interacting with healthcare providers, we will explore the countryside, take hikes in beautiful terrain,...
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• Kenya: Interdisciplinary Education at Nasaruni Academy

  Narok, Nairobi, Kenya

  This study abroad program in Kenya will create powerful cross-cultural immersive experiences that focus on educational justice and global education. Based primarily on the campus of Nasaruni Academy, which educates about 250 girls at the primary and secondary level, you will have opportunities to engage with the students at school while participating in and learning about their Maasai...
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• East Africa Field School (EAFS): Swahili and Human-Environment Interactions

  Ongata Rongai, Mt. Kenya, Nanyuki, Naivasha, Kisumu/Homa Bay, Kakamega, Narok, Selenkay, Lenkisem, Karen, Kenya

  Information SessionsFebruary 17, 20264-5 p.m.EnGeo 2101Virtual Meeting LinkPassword: 659854 Designed to serve majors from different disciplines, JMU’s East Africa Field School incorporates extensive travel, homestays, lectures/class discussions, readings, and a variety of other assignments into studies of Swahili and human-environment interactions.  All students are required to...
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• Madagascar: Biodiversity and Conservation

  Antananarivo, Andasibe, Ranomafana, Beza Mahafaly, Tulear, Madagascar

  Information SessionsFebruary 13, 202610-10:45 a.m.Bioscience 2009 In this program we will examine primate ecology, extinction and conservation in both the rainforests and dry forests of Madagascar. The primates of Madagascar are particularly special because, like so much of Madagascar's flora and fauna, the entire radiation of lemurs is found only in Madagascar. Students will learn about the...
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• South Africa: Global Citizenship and Healthcare

  Johannesburg, Polokwane, South Africa

  Experience the Vibrant Culture and Rich Diversity of South Africa: Study Abroad in Johannesburg and Polokwane. Immerse in the culture and enjoy local hospitality. This immersive study abroad experience invites students to explore South Africa’s cultural diversity and its impact on healthcare across both rural and urban settings. Special emphasis is placed on rural health...
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• Zambia: Critical Minerals – Politics and Policies

  Lusaka, Livingstone, Mazabuka, Zambia

  Information SessionsFebruary 9, 20262-4 p.m.Virtual Meeting Link Zambia: Critical Minerals, Politics, Policies and Accountability is an interdisciplinary program, catering to students from various fields, including political science, arts and humanities, social sciences, international studies, engineering, and business. Students will explore the most important global issue, i.e., critical...
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