Decoding Egypt: From Ancient to Modern Language
Investigate the many languages of Egypt and use linguistic knowledge to engage with Egyptian culture as it exists today.
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Intensive French in Senegal (UofM Students)
Winter Break
Summer Session
Study the French language while you explore Senegal, a fascinating country seen as a bridge between Africa and the West.
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MSID—International Development in Senegal (UofM Students)
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Study international development in Senegal—a fascinating country seen as a bridge between Africa and the West—while improving your French language skills. The program includes a six-week internship or research project with a grassroots organization focused on entrepreneurship, health, human rights, or sustainability.
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Study Abroad in Jordan
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session
Explore modern Amman while uncovering its ancient past. Focus your studies on intensive Arabic language or complete a for-credit internship while enrolling in Middle East studies coursework.
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University Study in Israel: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session
Program Suspension: While the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been a partner with the University of Minnesota for many years, no students are approved for study abroad or other University-purpose travel in Israel until further notice given the state of war and the cessation of travel insurance by our provider of coverage for faculty and students.
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Wakanda & Black Liberatory Futures: Exploring Afrofuturism in Senegal
Using an Afrofuturist lens, explore values, policies, and practices in Senegal that could reimagine Black futures in the United States.
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Youth Sports in Kenya: Empowerment through Movement
Explore Kenyan culture and how physical activities can empower youth in urban and rural areas.
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Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Exploring Diverse Regions and Empowering Youth in Morocco
Travel to and around Morocco learning about the different regions and agricultural systems found within the country. Learn about the impacts of climate change on food production and how, through modifications in cultural practices, governmental policy, and technological advances, stakeholders are adapting to the rapid change. Meet with Moroccan youth to learn about the impact of climate change and the agricultural economy on youth.
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Design for Life: Water in Tanzania
Spend winter break in Tanzania participating in a hands-on engineering challenge with real-world impact.
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Genocide, Justice, & Memory in Rwanda
The Rwandan genocide followed decades of ethnic tension in the East African country. Belgian colonization, economic downturns, and an ongoing civil war primed Rwanda for violence. This course will help you understand violence, genocide, reconciliation, and memory, in Rwanda and beyond.
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