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GEI Rwanda – Sustainable Development (Summer) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: African Studies, Agriculture, Biology, Business, Communications, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Health & Human Services, International Studies, Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Sustainability, Urban Studies
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI Rwanda: Sustainable Development (Summer) 

Program Overview
Spend eight weeks immersed in Rwanda's model of sustainable development. Through interdisciplinary coursework and field-based learning, you’ll explore how communities, policymakers, and entrepreneurs co-create solutions to environmental, economic, and social challenges.

Program Highlights
  • Investigate pressing sustainability issues on-site in Rwanda
  • Work with community partners on field-based development projects
  • Learn to connect theory with action through immersive engagement
  • Gain practical tools for a career in sustainability and global development

Academics
Courses & Credits (8 total):
  • ENV302: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
  • ENV303: Global Practicum (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand and analyze the complexity of sustainable development
  • Apply interdisciplinary tools to assess and support local initiatives
  • Collaborate on solution-focused projects with ethical rigor
  • Build leadership and cultural fluency in global contexts

Unique Experiences in Rwanda
You'll explore topics like biodiversity conservation, food security, and sustainable energy in real communities. Fieldwork, cultural exchange, and expert mentorship make Rwanda an ideal classroom for sustainability innovation.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: June 1-July 24, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

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About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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