帝王会所

Overview

This is an immersive student experience centered on active engagement with agricultural and pastoralists communities. In communities spanning the eastern agro-climatic gradient of Mt Kenya, students will engage with grassroots organizations to evaluate progress and continued challenges in building climate resilient livelihoods and restoring degraded ecosystems, from the farm plot to the wider landscape.  On the Laikipia Plateau, students will learn from innovators of a model of community-based adaptation that seeks to maintain open landscapes for wildlife habitat while addressing historical environmental injustices that have plagued Kenya鈥檚 colonial and post-colonial history.

Highlights and Excursions

• Community-Led Climate Action. Work directly with community change-makers confronting the challenges of climate change and ecosystem restoration.
• Restoration and Renewal. Learn from community members and elders whose agro-ecological farming and protection of sacred forest groves weave together cultural renewal and ecosystem restoration.
• Conservation and Environmental Justice.  Engage with local innovators working to maintain open spaces that support Kenya鈥檚 iconic wildlife while addressing historical environmental injustices.

Good to Know

• Academics: This program requires students to complete a 3-credit hour course in Spring 2026, and a 1-credit hour course in Summer 2026.
• Content: This program examines challenging and intense subject matter.
• Physical Activity: The program will require moderate to extensive walking and standing, included required hiking.

Information Sessions

• TBD

Living Arrangements

Students will be housed in shared rooms (2-3 students per room) throughout the program. 

Many group meals will be provided throughout the program, including vegan and vegetarian options. 

High speed mobile network and wifi access available throughout the program

Program Dates

Summer 2026: May 10-31 (Tentatively)

*Students will need to depart the US on 1-2 days prior to start of the program in order to arrive in Kenya for the start of the program.

Academics

This program requires students to complete a 3-credit hour course in Spring 2026, and a 1-credit hour course in Summer 2026.

Spring 2026: Choose one 7-week,  3 undergraduate credits course from the following options:

• GEOG 2400: Environmental Geography
  • BRICKS: Arches (Interconnected World)
  • Major Requirement: All Global Studies
  • Major Elective: BS Environmental Geography; BA/BS Geography
• GEOG 3310: Geography of Africa
  • BRICKS: Bridge (Speaking and Learning)
  • Major Requirement: Regional Geography for Geography Majors
  • Major Elective: Global Studies
• GEOG 3430: Global Issues in Environment
  • Major Requirement: BS Environmental Geography, BS Environmental Pre-Law
  • Major Elective: Global Studies, Environmental Science and Sustainability, BA Geography 

Summer 2026: Students will also enroll in the following 1 credit hour summer semester course:

• XLRN 2100 - Building Your Story through Study Abroad/Away (Bridge: Learning and Doing)

Cost

Looking for Funding Opportunities? 

More information on financial aid and scholarships can be found on our funding pages.

Eligibility

Open to all majors and Geography levels.

Students who will be on probation at any point during the program for a conduct offense that took place less than a calendar year from the program start date may not study abroad. Read the entire conduct policy.

This program accepts NON-OHIO students. For more information about this process visit the Non-OHIO student page.

Participants must have a at least a high school diploma or the equivalent (e.g. GED) by the start date of the program to be considered for eligibility.  Students enrolled in College Credit Plus (CC+) are not eligible for study away programs.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit: 

• CV/Resume
• A copy of DARS/unofficial transcript
• A one-page personal statement of interest in the program
• 2 letters of recommendation from academic references. 

Entry and Exit Requirements

U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States.  If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year,  now.  

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.   Please review the US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this program. (Please note: If you plan to travel before or after the program, you may need a visa). You may need to show sufficient funds to support yourself while in-country.  

Note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Visa Information

Information for NON-US citizens 

Resources 

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