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SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Gulu, Uganda; Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: Swarthmore applicants only
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Homestay GPA requirement: 2.5
Language of Instruction: English Academic Program Components: Study Abroad
Areas of Study: Anthropology, Educational Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geographical Science, History, Linguistics, Minority Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy & Administration, Sociology Scholarship Opportunities From Program: Yes
Program Type: Other Study Abroad Programs
Program Description:

 SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

 

 

Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation. Travel to northern Uganda to study collective strategies of remembrance.

 

 

WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING IN RWANDA?

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which nearly 1 million people were killed in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you’ll study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. Travel to Uganda to learn about the Lord’s Resistance Army conflict and Uganda’s own reconciliation process. You’ll visit genocide memorials, a refugee settlement, and healing programs for genocide survivors and victims of displacement. You’ll also see Murchison Falls National Park.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.

 

 

 
MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based.Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  

 

 

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