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  7. Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding
Building in Rwanda

Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

Program Type: SU-Sponsored

Program Provider: SIT

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

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Application Deadline: February 1

Program Summary

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which more than 1 million people were killed in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you will study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. Travel to Uganda to learn about the Lord’s Resistance Army conflict and Uganda’s own reconciliation process. You will visit genocide memorials, a refugee settlement, and healing programs for genocide survivors and victims of displacement. You will also see Murchison Falls National Park.

Housing

  • Housing is included
    • Homestay

Program Dates

  • Fall Semester: late August to early-December
  • Spring Semester: late-January to mid-May

Application Steps

  1. Complete Module I of Global Engagement with Education Abroad Canvas course, including Education Abroad 101 and attending a Planning Meeting with your Education Advisor.
  2. Complete the SU-Sponsored/SU-Exchange Program Application in Module II of the Canvas course by February 1 for selected program.

If you haven’t joined the Education Abroad Canvas Course yet, Join Now!

Scholarships

The following are scholarships that are associated with this particular program. Scholarship application dates can vary, please check accordingly.

  • https://www.seattleu.edu/abroad/resources/financial/scholarships/

Credits

  • Credit Range: 16
  • Credit System: U.S. Semester Credits
  • Credit Conversion Rate: 1 U.S. Semester Credit = 1.5 SU Quarter Credits
  • Quarter Range: 24
  • Credit Per Course: 3-4
  • Average Courseload: 5

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Program Overview

Program Fee:

  • Fall Semester: $6,000
  • Spring Semester: $6,000

Terms Available:

  • Fall Semester (Fall Quarter)
  • Spring Semester (Winter & Spring Quarters)

Pre-Requisites:

  • GPA: 2.5
  • None. However
  • emotional maturity is necessary
  • as studying genocide and its aftermath may be difficult and upsetting. Knowledge of French is not required but students with a background in the language will have opportunities to use it on the program.

Budgets by Term

Fall SemesterSpring Semester

Model

  • Study Center
  • Experiential/Immersion

Features

  • Courses with Study Abroad Students
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Language Intensive Program
  • No Language Pre-Requisites
  • Research Opportunities
  • Study Center Program
  • New 24-25 Program

Fields of study

  • African & African American Studies
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Political Science
  • Public Affairs
  • Social Welfare
  • Sociology

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    Seattle, WA 98122
    +1-206-296-2226
    educationabroad@seattleu.edu
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