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A group of Rollins students ride on a safari in Tanzania.

Tanzania: Summer Field Study

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Learn about community development and ecotourism in one of the most beautiful places in the world! In the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, we will be hiking to waterfalls, doing organic agriculture, visiting development projects, and immersing ourselves in the local culture. We will also take a world-class safari to Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. We will end the trip on the beaches of Zanzibar, talking with ecotourist organizations and exploring the unique cultural aspects of the island. 

Application Deadline: October 30, 2023

Program Details

  • Program Leader: Dan Chong
  • Student Site Leader: Fatima Sani
  • Program Location: Tanzania
  • Tentative Travel Dates: May 15-31, 2024
  • Credit: 2 - Credit / No Credit
  • Prerequisites: 1-credit course for pre-trip meetings in Spring 2024
  • Course Requirements: Attend meetings, complete readings, class presentation, 5-7 page written paper, 1-2 page cultural reflection.
  • Anticipated Number of Students: 12
  • Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $3,270
  • Program Fee Includes: Housing, all meals/food, all on-site activities and on-site transportation.
  • Estimated Additional Costs: Round trip airfare from MCO $2000, visa $50 (or $100 cash required if acquired upon arrival), local tips $150, passport $165, personal expenses $150, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0. Note: CDC recommends several vaccines for travel to Tanzania, although none are currently required and are at the traveler's discretion. Costs vary depending upon individual insurance plans.
  • Visa: Required for US citizens.
  • Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
  • Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Applications

Please note: program dates may change to accommodate changes to the Rollins academic calendar.

  • Applications open in early November for programs with a February deadline. 
  • Find out How to Apply!
  • Students can apply for need-based scholarships through the program application. Awards range from $500-$2500 and post to the Student Account in late January (for programs in Dec., Jan. and March) and late May (for summer programs). To provide access to these programs for as many students as possible, students who received funding from Rollins for a Field Study or Summer Approved program will generally not receive funding for a second Field Study/Summer Program.