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Volunteer for ElephantsA volunteer (or more) is urgently needed to live in the remote Rukanga village, a small village participating within the Tsavo - Kasigau Wildlife Corridor.
The specific task at hand is to teach the staff and pupils of the nearby high school the basic usage of some IBM computers that were recently donated by The Africa Adventure Company, in Florida . A good working knowledge of Windows 98, Excel and Word is thus essential.
Dates: Any dates between 8 August and 8 November 2001
Accommodation will be self catering, in a simple but comfortable house in the village specifically built for such volunteers.
Cost of accommodation is :Based 1 person - US$ 264 per person per week.
Based 2 persons - US$ 180 per person per week.
Food purchases are the individuals own responsibility from the village provision store.At weekends - 2 o/n accommodation and transport at The Taita Discovery Centre for viewing of the regions wildlife will be provided.
Please let me know ASAP if you are interested.
Steve Turner, Managing Director
Savannah Camps & Lodges / E.A.Ornithological Safaris Ltd
PO Box 48019 Nairobi, Kenya (mailing)
11th Floor Fedha Towers, Standard Street (physical)
Fax # 254-2-330698 or 216528, Tel # 254-2-331191 or 222075
e-mail - eaos@africaonline.co.ke, http://www.savannahcamps.com/
____________________________Multidisciplinary Studies in Durban, South Africa
The newly established MSU-sponsored program at the University of Durban-Westville (UDW) allows undergraduates to study with South African students for a semester or full academic year in Durban. Participants will experience a vibrant culture first-hand and study politics in action in South Africa's transforming society.
UDW consists of a variety of departments that are grouped into the areas of science and engineering, humanities, social science, education, health sciences, law, and business. Most of UDW's courses will be open for enrollment with the exception of fields such as pharmacy and the health sciences. All courses are taught in English with a mandatory introductory course in isiZulu for non-native speakers.
Interested participants must be of at least junior status. Study at UDW will be an exciting adventure and challenge, but students must adequately prepare themselves in advance. An extensive orientation will be offered by the MSU Office of Study Abroad and the African Studies Center. Program dates are: Fall Semester, July 24 - December 1, 2000; Spring Semester, January 31 - June 10, 2001; Academic Year, January 31 - December 1, 2001. Each semester consists of 13 weeks of classes over a period of 18 weeks.
For additional information, contact: Office of Study Abroad, 109 International Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035; Tel: (517) 353-8920; Fax: (517) 432-2082; E-mail: studyabroad@osa.msu.edu. Or, John Metzler, African Studies Center, Michigan State University, 100 International Center, East Lansing MI 48824-1035; Tel: (517) 353-1700; Fax: (517) 432-1209; E-mail: metzler@msu.edu.
Undergraduate Study at the University of Zimbabwe
Michigan State University has offered an undergraduate study abroad program at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) since 1986.
The study abroad program at UZ is a special feature of the larger linkage agreement between MSU and UZ. Students accepted into this program (by MSU and UZ) will be enrolled as "special students" at the University of Zimbabwe and earn transfer credit. (MSU students remain enrolled at MSU and are allowed to maintain their financial aid.)
1) Arts and Social Studies at UZ: Students can study the arts and social studies for a semester or full academic year. All students will take an intensive, 40- hour language program in Zimbabwe prior to the start of formal classes. For additional information, contact: Office of Study Abroad, 109 International Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824- 1035; Tel: (517) 353-8920; Fax: (517) 432-2082; E-mail: studyabroad@osa.msu.edu. Or, John Metzler, African Studies Center, Michigan State University, 100 International Center, East Lansing MI 48824-1035; Tel: (517) 353-1700; Fax: (517) 432-1209; E-mail: metzler@msu.edu.
2) Agriculture and Natural Resources at UZ: Agriculture and Natural Resource majors who have a desire to learn more about Africa can also study at UZ for a semester or full academic year. Prior study of Africa is not required. The theme of this option is "Agricultural, Environmental, and Land Use Systems." For more information on this UZ option, contact the Agriculture and Natural Resources Coordinator: Eunice F. Foster, Department of Crop and Soil Science, MSU, 160 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., East Lansing, MI 48824-1325; Tel: (517) 353-1784; Fax: (517) 432- 2428; E-mail: fosteref@msu.edu.
Experience an African winter whilst studying at the University of Natal! Learn all about KwaZulu-Natal: its people, its culture and its history!
The International Winter School (IWS) at the University of Natal is now accepting applications for the International Winter School 2000. The session starts on 17 June and will run to 5 August.
The IWS is now in its third year and the following courses are offered: * CULTURE AND DIVERSITY IN THE RAINBOW NATION: consisting of five modules that explore the language, culture, and historic influences on South Africa. * SERVICE LEARNING: tailored to suit the particular needs of the student as much as possible. In addition to a secured and supervised placement, the student will visit urban and rural environmental and development projects and will be exposed to a range of social, cultural, and historical sites during their stay. * POLICY ISSUES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: in which a student performs an internship with an approved community organization to experience first hand the realities of building a democracy in South Africa, while examining policies at a theoretical level. * AFRICAN ART: A study of the regional arts, especially ceramics and beadware * TURBULENT TIMES: KWAZULU-NATAL FROM EARLIEST TIMES TO PRESENT: a history course that presents KwaZulu-Natal in its South African context through the Zulu Kingdom, the British Colonial period and the apartheid era to the present day. * POST-APARTHEID FICTIONS: Explores the writing being produced in the shifting and ambiguous world of contemporary South Africa, and explains how stories can be used as a tool of healing for society. * ZULU LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
A comprehensive fee of US$3,000 covers tuition, housing, meals, medical insurance and excursions. Please contact Andrea Gommans via E-mail: IWS@admin.und.ac.za for brochures, application forms or any additional information. International Winter School University of Natal Durban 4041 SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2677 fax: +27 (0)31 260 2136. Website: http://www.und.ac.za/und/winter/index.html.
Travel Health Information Service http://www.travelhealth.com
Insect Avoidance: Although it is unusual for the casual traveler to Africa to suffer from insect-carried diseases, they are present, and do pose a serious potential threat. The wise traveler takes extra precautions against exposure to biting insects using proper clothing and two products. The first is a DEET-containing insect repellent, the second is permethrin, a repellent for use on clothing. Among the brands of permethrin available are Duranon and Permanone. A six-ounce spray can treat two sets of clothes (socks, pants, shirt). The effect lasts for four or five weeks and will last through several washes. Then the traveler only has to worry about applying the DEET to exposed skin. Find out more about permethrin and other insect avoidance tips at http://www.travelhealth.com
Oral Typhoid Vaccine Unavailable: The pharmaceutical supply houses have reported that they are not able to obtain the oral typhoid vaccine, manufactured by the Berna Corporation. A spokesman for Berna said they are "reconfiguring" the manufacturing plant in Switzerland and that the vaccine would likely not be available until the end of the year. This leaves the injectable vaccines as the only current options: the old typhoid vaccine and the newer Typhim, which causes fewer side effects than the older one, although it is considerably more expensive.
Health Information Service is the BEST such web site. It has: 1. Strong general content on staying safe and healthy while traveling. 2. Links to a broad range of government and private sites. 3. Fun and interesting content - such as a multimedia visit to the rainforest (in RealAudio) and a brief history of tropical disease (with archival photos). 4. It is the ONLY such site to which viewers may submit questions unanswered on the site, and get responses from a travel health physician! (8/99)
List of Opportunities in AFRICA - Work * Travel * Study * Volunteer
Interns, Volunteers, Project Directors, Leaders, Guides, Study Abroad, Field Study, Internships, Workcamps, Multidisciplinary Projects, Academic Credit, EcoTours, EduTravel, Study Tours, Rainforest, Medicine, Health, Agriculture, Community Development - Building Youth Programs, Study of African Civilizations, Cultures & Art
Multiple trips year round 1 to 7 weeks in duration,. For a LIST of organizations, programs & opportunities, put "Send Program LIST" in Subject and send your postal mailing address to: abc@starmail.com, globenet@technologist.com For information on multidisciplinary programs lasting 1 to 7 weeks, with trips leaving every 2 or 3 months, put "Send Info on Programs" in Subject and send your mailing address to: oca@igc.apc.org, hrogers@ccc.edu, or info@councilexchanges.org,
For applications & brochures, go to both Websites: http://www.freeyellow.com/members2/african-diaspora/index.html or http://www.igc.org/oca/
Other sources of information on opportunities abroad:
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Home_Page/WWW_Links.html, http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Travel/Volunteer_Work_9979.html, http://www.studyabroad.com/, http://www.ciee.org/us.htm, or http://www.virginia.edu/~intl_lib/work.htmlFor information on summer work as a Group Leader or Project DIR (must be at least 26), put "Send Leader Info" in the Subject and send your mailing address to: oca@igc.apc.org
Any questions or comments, please contact Terry McCaskey Website Developer
Http://isp.msu.edu/ncsa/
Last Updated: July 2001
