Tanzania Education: Study Abroad Information Session

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students

Are you interested in studying abroad on the Tanzania Teaching, Learning & Culture program? Join us for an information session!

About the program:

Arusha, Tanzania: You will explore the rich culture and beauty of Tanzania while teaching and studying issues in education in the U.S. and Tanzania. You will learn from and interact with teachers and students in a culture different than your own. A 4-day safari, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, touring a coffee plantation and learning Swahili are all part of this incredible experience.

Program Highlights:

Teach 50-60 hours in a Tanzanian classroom, volunteer at a local orphanage, many opportunities to interact with locals, and learn basic Swahili
Field trips include a 4 day-safari, a day climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro, tour a coffee plantation, shopping in the local Maasai market, design and have made clothing or accessories from local fabric
Build intercultural teaching and communication skills

Check out the Teaching in Tanzania Podcast

Click here for additional information

Location Information

Peer Collaboration Center MAK 2nd floor

(Next to the Math Department office)

Download parking map for the Allendale Campus

Contact Information

David Coffey

[email protected]

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This event was added to the calendar by Alissa Lane (laneali@gvsu.edu) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 and was last updated on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.

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