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SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing Options: Home Stay, Hotel
Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Education, Gender Studies, Geography, Government, History, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, International Relations, International Studies, Linguistics, Minority Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Policy and Administration, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women's Studies Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Program Type: study abroad Language of Instruction: English
Program: Direct
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

NOTE: SIT will make every effort to maintain its programs as described. To respond to emergent situations, like COVID-19, SIT may have to modify programs.

Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation. Travel to northern Uganda to study collective strategies of remembrance.

WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING IN RWANDA?

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which nearly 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’ll 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’ll visit genocide memorials, a refugee settlement, and healing programs for genocide survivors and victims of displacement. You’ll also see Murchison Falls National Park.

KEY TOPICS OF STUDY

  • Rwandan history and origins of conflict and genocidal outbreak
  • Collective strategies of remembrance and combating genocide deniers
  • Social and psychological impact of genocide on survivors
  • Changing gender relations and the status of women
  • Refugees and displace people in post-conflict environments
  • Post-genocide economic development

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 10/04/2023 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.