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SIT Study Abroad Kenya: Global Health and Human Rights : Testimonials (Kigali)

The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by Office of International Programs
We want to hear about your experience!
Why did you choose this program?
Program Testimonials
I am a sociology and biology double major, so the program of Health and Community Development blended the two together perfectly. I also knew I wanted to go to either Africa or Australia. The SIT Kenya: Nairobi program offered the opportunity to be immersed in the culture and to travel around the country.
— Meredith Fishback, Spring 2012
What was your favorite aspect of this program?
Program Testimonials
We had a lot of freedom to venture out on our own. I liked this, and it made me feel like less of a tourist. We also spent spring break in Tanzania and got to go on Safari.
— Meredith Fishback, Spring 2012
What was your housing situation like?
Program Testimonials
I had a wonderful homestay mom, but I was lucky. I had electricity and running water the majority of the time. Others were not so fortunate. However, all of the hosts seemed to be good people, they are evaluated before they are chosen to host.
— Meredith Fishback, Spring 2012
What was your favorite class and why?
Program Testimonials
My favorite class was ISP because I got to chose my topic, and believe it or not writing such an intense report on a subject and presenting it is incredibly rewarding. It also gave me the opportunity to go back to the coast for a little while.
— Meredith Fishback, Spring 2012
What did you gain from studying abroad?
Program Testimonials
I gained an amazing cultural experience, and I still stay in touch with my host mom. I actually returned to Kenya to do my summer of service for Bonner Scholars and got to see almost everyone again! I feel like I gained a second mom and really get that there are extremely different cultures in the world and I now know how it feels to be a minority somewhere. Its a strange feeling, but important to know how it feels to you in order to prevent imposing that feeling on someone else.
— Meredith Fishback, Spring 2012