[study abroad]: UW Tacoma program in Kenya (WIN/2012)
Looks like there are some last-minute spots available in a study abroad program for winter quarter 2012 that looks *extremely* relevant to the interests of PoE students. Have the ability to make some last-minute adjustments in your schedule? Go get ‘em!
What are your plans for this winter? Studying hard at UW? How about studying
hard at UW in KENYA!
The UW Tacoma Office of International Programs is offering students the
opportunity of a lifetime: A 12-credit course, winter quarter 2012, centered
around a month-long stay in Kenya.
Environmental Science Professors John Banks and Jim Gawel will lead *15*
students on the field studies course, Sustainable Development in East
Africa. Highlights include:
. Homestays in communities active in Green Belt Movement’s tree restoration
and food security projects.
. Safari in the savanna of the famous Masai Mara game reserve, with lectures
from wildlife managers on reserve design and challenges.
. Visit the Arabuko-Sokoke forest reserve on the coast north of Mombasa,
participating in an ongoing research effort to link declining bird
populations with arthropod resources.
. Work with local efforts on the coast to improve urban planning and
sustainable water management.
If you’re interested, don’t wait: check out the program and apply
now.priority consideration will be given to student applications received by
October 31st.