Africana Studies Abroad
Program Suggestions
Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help Africana studies majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Africana studies students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements.
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements.
Semester and Academic Year Programs
Location |
Program, Host Institution, or University Name |
Program Type |
Notes |
Courses |
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Cameroon |
For more information or to apply, check out the SIT program brochure |
Provider |
Cameroon: Development and Social Change |
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Colombia |
For more information or to apply, check out the CET Colombia program brochure |
Provider |
Colombia: race, identity, and ethnicity through the Afro-Colombian lens |
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Ghana |
For more information or to apply, check out the UCC program brochure |
Exchange |
University of Cape Coast (UCC) |
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Kenya |
For more information or to apply, check out the KEI program brochure |
Provider |
KEI in Nairobi, Kenya |
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South Africa |
For more information or to apply, check out the ISA program brochure |
Provider |
ISA Cape Town, South Africa: University of the Western Cape: Political and Social Sciences, African Studies & Health - Semester |
Summer Programs
Location |
Program |
Program Type |
Notes |
Courses |
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Cuba |
For more information or to apply, check out the USAC Cuba program brochure |
Provider |
USAC Cuba: La Habana Cuban History, Society, Politics, and Culture Studies |
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Ghana |
For more information, visit the CIEE: Ghanaian Studies website |
Provider |
CIEE's Summer in Ghanaian Studies |
Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

Internships
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an African/African American Studies internship abroad.

Scholarship Opportunities
Explore Scholarship opportunities through our Scholarships Page
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Department Contact
Jack Mangala
101 Lake Ontario Hall
mangalaj@gvsu.edu