*TU Community Development and Non-Profit Management in The Gambia (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University

Minimester (Winter Break)

Manduar, Gambia (Map)
Brikama, Gambia (Map)
Banjul, Gambia (Map)
Serekunda, Gambia (Map)
Kafuta, Gambia (Map)

Experience West Africa with Towson University in Minimester 2023. Buckle your seatbelt and get ready for some transformative learning! Gain a global perspective on the intersections of community development and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in The Gambia. Engage with local community members and organizations by participating in NGO projects and initiatives and learn first hand about community organization and advocacy.

Students will work on group projects with non-profit organizations and participate in excursions to James Island and the Crocodile and Monkey Park at Kachikally. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Program Schedule (PDF) (subject to change)

Open to Non-TU Students

Dates

TU Application Deadline(s)

Program Director

Academic Information

Accommodation

Costs

Program fee includes academic credit (3 credits), roundtrip international airfare, housing, some meals, excursions, and health insurance. Additional costs include personal expenses, vaccinations and medication costs, and the Study Abroad/Away Fee.

IMPORTANT: Vaccinations against Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid, and anti-malaria prescription medications are recommended by the CDC for all travelers to The Gambia.

The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

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Note: International airfare IS included in the program cost. Students are required to participate in the group flight.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Standard Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit their intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad & Away Office.

Eligibility

Additional Information

For more information contact Dr. Aminata Sillah, 410-704-2955, or Dr. Donn Worgs. 410-704-5908 - Towson University Department of Political Science, or the TU Study Abroad & Away Office, 410-704-2451

To learn more, attend a Group Advising Session offered Monday through Friday at 2pm in PY 408.

NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage all study abroad/away participants to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 prior to their experience. Participants will be subject to the entry requirements and COVID related regulations of the host destination and program provider/host institution. We recommend students consider purchasing travel insurance with cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage. Students will be responsible for any COVID related expenses incurred during their experience abroad/away.

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