AFRICA & THE  MIDDLE EAST

Community Public Health in Gabarone

• 8 week summer program focusing on public health in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Hands on experiences in local clinics shadowing professionals and also volunteer opportunities with local NGOs.
• Excursions to a Rhino Sanctuary and a safari game drive included

Summer Ghana Studies

• 4 Week summer program
• Classes related to Ghanian culture, history, and the Atlantic slave trade
• Excursions to Cape Coast, Elmira, and the Ashanti region included

Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies in Amman

• 4 week or 8 week summer program
• Intensive Arabic language or Middle Eastern culture and politics classes
• Excursions to Wadi Rum and Petra included

School for Field Studies Center for Endangered Species Conservation 

• Summer Program: Giraffe Ecology and Conservation or Elephants of the African Savanna
• Opportunities to go on game drives to see animals, learn about the local people and culture, all while in the shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro
• Overnight camping trips to Maasai Mara National Park

Moroccan Arabic and Cultural Studies in Meknes

• 4 or 8 week summer program
• Moroccan and Standard Arabic classes alongside classes about Middle Eastern/North African culture, politics, religion, and more
• Excursions to other Moroccon cities like Fez, Marrakesh, Casablance included

School for Field Studies Center for Wildlife Management Studies

• Summer Programs: Fundamentals of Wildlife Management or Carnivores of the African Plains
• Learn about African wildlife indigenous to one of Africa’s most famous national parks, the Serengeti (including overnight camping trip)

If you're looking to earn ISU credit, travel with other ISU students, and go on a shorter program, consider a faculty led study abroad program.