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

Cameroon

For more information or to apply, check out the SIT program brochure

Provider

Cameroon: Development and Social Change

Available Courses

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 

Available Courses

Ghana

For more information or to apply, check out the UCC program brochure

Exchange

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Pre-approved courses

Kenya

For more information or to apply, check out the KEI program brochure 

Provider

KEI in Nairobi, Kenya 

Available Courses

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

Available Courses

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

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

Available Courses

Ghana

For more information, visit the CIEE: Ghanaian Studies website

To apply, email studyabroad@gvsu.edu 

Provider

CIEE's Summer in Ghanaian Studies 

Available Courses

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:

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Other Opportunities

Internships

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

Internships Abroad

Internships

Scholarship Opportunities

Explore Scholarship opportunities through our Scholarships Page

Academic Advice

Department Contact

Jack Mangala
101 Lake Ontario Hall
mangalaj@gvsu.edu



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