Africa (ENVS 110/ETHN 170)

Program Overview IN-COUNTRY: July 5 - 18, 2026

Join a powerful faculty-led study abroad program in Senegal, where you’ll explore the connections between race, environment, and public health. Visit national museums to learn about Senegal’s rich history and culture, then dive into pressing environmental issues through site visits to heavily polluted areas like the Pink Lake and coastal fishing communities.

Gain firsthand insight into how water pollution and deforestation affect local health and livelihoods while working alongside community organizations and local scholars. This immersive experience will expand your global perspective, sharpen your critical thinking, and prepare you to engage with real-world health and environmental challenges across cultures.

Payment

Cost: $4,655

Included in cost:

  • Course Fees: 3 units towards ENVS 110 or ETHN 170
  • International Travel Insurance
  • Accommodations
  • Most meals
  • In-country transportation
  • All Academic visits & Cultural Experiences

*Cost does not include round-trip airfare from the United States.

Academic Credit

Receive credit for: 

  • ENVS 110 – Contemporary Environmental Issues
  • ETHN 170 – Pan African Studies

Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and the community.

Prerequisites: None 

Upcoming Info Sessions 

From 12 - 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 (via Zoom)

  • Meeting ID: 856 3957 1774
  • Passcode: Summer26

From 12 – 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17th (via Zoom)

  • Meeting ID: 867 1717 0961
  • Passcode: Summer26

Contact Information

Dr. Sigride Asseko (ENVS 110) - asseko@csus.edu

Dr. Nicole Richards (ETHN 170) - nicole.richards@csus.edu 

Please contact Gabe Hernandez to apply.