Africa (ENVS 110/ETHN 170)
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