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  • Locations: Kisumu, Kenya Coast Republic
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Health & Human Services, Pre-Health, Pre-med, Public Health
Program Type: field study, Internship Abroad, study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Kenya: Public Health in the Tropics Internship (Summer)

Explore the complexities of public health promotion and practice in Kenya and the tropics while gaining practical professional experience in public health.
 

WHY INTERN IN PUBLIC HEALTH IN KENYA?

The Lake Victoria region is a site of infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases. In Kisumu, home to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), you’ll complete a six-week internship focused on public health at either the Kenya County Department of Health, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, or Kisumu County Referral Hospital. During your time in Kenya, you’ll also enjoy a two-day excursion to Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. 

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program, coursework, 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.

 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·         Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·         Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·         Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881

·         Contact a former student.

·         Apply to SIT

Read more about our admissions process here.

 

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