Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation.
WHY STUDY ABROAD IN RWANDA?
In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which more than 1 million people were killed by their neighbors in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you will study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. You will visit genocide memorials and other places of historical significance to learn about the preservation of the memory of genocide. Different in-country excursions will take you to rural areas where you will have direct interactions with genocide survivors, perpetrators, and rescuers and learn about individual and community healing programs through mechanisms of transitional justice. You will also learn about the economic recovery process and the country’s current efforts towards sustainable development and peace.
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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"Studying abroad in Rwanda with SIT was truly a unique and extraordinary experience. It gave me the chance to learn about Rwanda's history and post-conflict reconstruction from a variety of perspectives and really learn about peacebuilding from one of the world's greatest success stories. Living with a host family was also a very valuable aspect of my experience. I would not have learned so much about Rwandan culture or been able to practice my language skills to the same extent in any other space: they made me feel at home in Rwanda, and have truly become a second family for me for life. I would recommend this program to anyone keen for a challenge and fascinating encounter with Rwanda's unique culture."
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