Programs : Brochure

This page is the brochure for your selected program. You can view the provided information for this program on this page and click on the available buttons for additional options.

Locations: Yaounde, Cameroon
Program Terms: Fall, Semester, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, French	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options:	Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel	Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	African Studies, Anthropology, Art, Arts, Culture, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Government, History, Human Rights, Independent Study, International Studies, Internships, Liberal Arts, Minority Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace Studies, Political Science, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Women's Studies, Womens Studies
Program Type:	field study, Internship Abroad, study abroad	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program:	Direct

Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Cameroon: Development and Social Change

View Program Apply Now Request Info

In partnership with Dickinson College and open to all students, this program examines development and social change in Cameroon in the context of culture, politics, and the economy. Alongside Cameroonian college students, you’ll visit NGOs working on social issues in Cameroon and learn from development experts and grassroots activists. Through excursions to visit the Bamiléké and Bagyeli ethnic groups and modules on gender, disability, Indigenous culture, language, and religion,

This program offers accommodation options, including residential housing and homestays. Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

EARN A MINOR

Students studying on this SIT semester-length program can choose to simultaneously complete a minor, with no additional coursework or cost. At SIT, a minor is a minimum of 16 credits taken within a content area. This standout credential can help boost your future job or graduate school applications.

SIT’s program in Cameroon offers the opportunity to earn a minor in Africana studies or development studies. Through this program, you’ll examine development and social change in Cameroon in the context of culture, politics, and the economy. You may choose an intensive French language track or an English language track with no language pre-requisites.

MONEY MATTERS

SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. 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. Learn more about financial aid.

HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT

"My internship, as well as overall experience, has allowed me to discover new strengths as well as interests within myself, which has empowered me to envision new paths for myself. This program has given me the power to realize my potential in international education! The staff in Yaoundé was especially helpful in curating this self-realization. They were available at all times and were friendly and loving to all students. The director of this program will forever be an inspiration and mentor to me because of her individualistic style of teaching and loving."

THIS IS SIT

SIT is a leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. We offer programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations. In addition to our rich history, our programs’ unique qualities – including exceptional locations, independent research, cultural immersion, and deep local networks – make our programs an ideal choice for an extraordinary, transformative study abroad experience.

Visit our website to explore program itineraries and excursions, hear from former students, and learn more about our expert faculty.

Programs : Brochure