Senegal
Semester in Senegal Program
Program Overview
This is a program that emphasizes the strengthening of skills in the French language through immersion in the Francophone culture of Senegal, in West Africa. Senegal was first under the control of the Portuguese and the Dutch and then became a French colony in the 17th century. The program is located at the Suffolk University-Dakar campus and is operated by the Council for International Educational Exchange. Dakar is a city of great beauty and cultural depth with a population of about 2.5 million.
Course content
Students must have skills in the French language to be able to study at the Intermediate or Advanced level. Other courses are available in French, including Development Economics, History of Islam, and Crisis Management and International Law in Africa. Beginning courses in the local Wollof language may be taken.
Program features
- Weeklong visit to rural area
- Participation in African art, dance, and music
- Visits to museums, a fishing village, and an artists’ colony
- Opportunities for community service and internships
Application
The student will fill out two applications:
- George Fox off-campus application form (obtained from the Center for Global Studies; or downloaded here).
- Council for International Education Exchange application (to be completed online here).
*The CIEE application should only be completed after being informed from the Director of Global Studies that you are accepted for an off-campus study semester.
Eligibility
Students must be full-time undergraduates with junior or senior status, holding a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply.
Housing
Students live in a Senegalese home and strengthen their French skills by interacting with the family. They may also learn some Wollof from the family, the predominant local language. Home assignments are made on the basis of a questionnaire in advance and a consultation after arriving.
Costs
The student pays George Fox's standard tuition, room and board, and student fees. Participants continue to receive financial aid, including scholarships, since they are officially George Fox students. Travel costs are credited to the student's GFU account.
For more information, contact:
Center for Global Studies
Stevens First Floor
Phone: 503-554-2686
E-mail: globalstudies@georgefox.edu