2014 MSUM Tanzania Study Tour

Details

Academic requirements:

Minimum 2.5 GPA
MSUM Study Abroad application
Two letters of recommendation
Interview with the Instructor & Director of Study Abroad office.

Dates & Approximate Cost

Mandatory weekly preparation meetings will begin the week of March 24th. Students will receive background readings and instruction in Kiswahili, the national language of Tanzania. The culmination will be a 3 week study tour to Tanzania.

Travel dates will be approximately May 19 – June 9. The program fee of $4900 is subject to slight change due to fluctuation in exchange rates and/or airfare.

This fee will include airfare, accommodation, internal transportation and tours including entrance fees, meals, and group insurance. That's a lot!!!!!

The costs of a singe entry tourist visa ($100), immunizations and anti-malarials (variable depending upon insurance coverage), and personal spending money (variable depending upon spending habits) are not included.

Registration & Deposits

The tour is limited to 12 participants on a first come first served basis. A $150.00 payment, including a nonrefundable application fee must accompany the application in order to hold the airline reservation.

Payment schedule

Upon registration, $150
January 20, $1200
February 17. $1200
April 13, $1200
Last payment, $1150
(& any adjustments, if necessary)

Students receiving financial aid may make special arrangements to pay the program fee when disbursements are made. However, the entire fee MUST be paid before departure.

Academic requirements:

Minimum 2.5 GPA
MSUM Study Abroad application
Two letters of recommendation
Interview with the Instructor & Director of Study Abroad office.

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For further information contact:

Bruce D. Roberts
Department of Anthropology and Earth Science
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN. 56563 
Telephone: (218) 477-2043
FAX: (218) 477-2593
E mail: robertsb@mnstate.edu
Website http://web.mnstate.edu/robertsb