Course OverviewThe Department of Public Health Education is offering a second summer session course that includes a 21-day trip to Livingstone, Zambia to learn about international public health in that region. |
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A View of ZambiaZambia’s population is around 10.5 million, and composed almost entirely of Africans, though there are some smaller minority groups including Europeans, Asians, Americans, and others. While the people of Africa are often viewed as belonging to a multitude of tribes, Zambian cultural identity is rather complex. Over 70 different dialects are spoken, though English is spoken by almost everyone. |
Zambian market |
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Doing Service-Learning (Projects)Students will work with local community partners and stakeholders to advance an ongoing program or service, e.g. assist local community volunteers in providing home-based care, work with staff at a well baby clinic, teach a class on healthy eating at a local primary school, participate in HIV/AIDS outreach, help with local farming, build a school room. See Zambia Medical-Project Info document (PDF). |
Living in Livingstone, ZambiaLivingstone, Zambia is not considered dangerous. During the summer months, nights and early mornings are cool and can reach as low as 9ºC (48ºF), while mid-day heat can reach up to 31ºC (87ºF).The native cuisine is based on nshima, a cooked porridge made from ground maize, which is eaten at least twice a day. This is usually made thin, perhaps with sugar, for breakfast, then eaten thicker, the consistency of mashed potatoes, for dinner. For these main meals it will usually be accompanied by a tasty relish, called ndiwo, which can be fish, beans, chicken, beef, and vegetables. At many of the small restaurants they will often offer only three dishes: nshima with chicken, nshima with meat, and nshima with fish. Most Zambians will tell you all about their local culture and customs, so there’s no need to be concerned about making any mistakes - they’ll understand! |
Student living quarters |
Zambian parade |
Our PartnersBridge Volunteers: specializes in sending students and volunteers abroad to participate in cultural immersion, language training, and volunteer projects overseas. Their solid academic courses, outstanding facilities, knowledgeable in-country staff, and network of global contacts combine to make their service learning and volunteer programs among the best available.African Impact: offers a safe and supervised environment for travelers to encounter Africa. African Impact is a family-run organization with over 20 years of experience in African travel and a proud record of safety and environmental awareness. |
Course Dates, Travel, and CostsTentative dates abroad: July 2, 2011 until July 25, 2011 (subject to change)
**Airfare from the United States (Greensboro, NC) to Zambia (approx. $2400-$2500) is not included. In addition visa, some meals, incidentals and independent travel before, during, and after the program period are not included. Students are advised to budget an additional $500 -$550 to cover these additional costs. ** |
Zambian sunset. |