Students invited to study abroad in Rwanda this summer

Western students of all levels and majors are invited to participate in an international service-learning experience in Gashora, Rwanda, during summer quarter 2014. The course will explore the history and cultures of Rwanda through a nine-week program that includes intensive pre-trip preparation and seven weeks in the country. Students will actively collaborate with in-country experts on the implementation of selected service-based field experiences.

Through this faculty-led study abroad course, students will:

• Learn about the cultures, politics and development in rural Rwanda
• Engage in meaningful service-learning projects to support local development initiatives
• Discover how to nurture and sustain international partnerships
• Actively live and contribute in a global society
• Apply learning for positive social change

More information can be found here. Students are also invited to attend one of the following information sessions to learn more:

• Noon Tuesday, March 11, in Wilson Library 271
• 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, in Wilson Library 271
• Noon Friday, March 14, in Wilson Library 271
• 3 p.m. Friday, March 14, in Wilson Library 271

Interested students should submit an application and resume to service.learning@wwu.edu. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis; interested students are encouraged to apply ASAP. Contact lee.gulyas@wwu.edu (lead faculty) or timothy.costello@wwu.edu for more details.