European Experience
You will be based in Lugano, Switzerland, located in Canton Ticino -- the only Italian speaking Canton in Switzerland. You will live at the Montarina Hostel, rated in a Washington Post article as one of the 8 top youth hostels in the world.
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From September through October, you will take classes from US professors and have the weekends to explore the surrounding areas of Europe. Lugano is on a major rail line between Italy and the rest of Europe. You can reach many wonderful cities in a few hours. Past students have visited cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Paris, Barcelona, and Munich.
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Africa Experience
You will spend the month of November participating in an experiential learning project in Rwanda.
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Your project will depend on the needs of our non-profit partner organizations in Africa. Students will collaborate with local schools and non-profit organizations to develop, implement, and deliver curricula in areas such as:​
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ESL (English as a second language)
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Cultural exchange discussions
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Basic computer skills
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US culture
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Professional development
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To learn more about the Africa experience, check out our Service Learning and Impact pages.
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You will also go on a safari excursion, reflection retreat, and other local activities. You will then return to Lugano for about one week to complete your semester-long project and reflect on your experiences.