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Program Details

The "Global Community Engaged Learning Program: Project Uganda" is a two-phased program that involves Weber State University students, faculty, and staff collaborating with the Non-Governmental Organization, Hope4Kids International, and the Lee Family Foundation to collaborate in accomplishing three initiatives in the town of Nyafumba, Uganda: (1) construct staff housing, (2) install perimeter fencing for Hope for Kids community center, and (3) provide and deliver education modules to the preprimary and primary school pupils.

Selection Criteria:

Participants must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be a high school graduate or above.
  • Read, speak, and understand English.

Destination:

  • Nyafumba, Uganda

Program Dates:

June 3, 2018 – June 19, 2018

Cost

$2,850.00 (Airfare NOT Included)

Suggested Payment Schedule:

  • Deposit: $500
  • Jan. 8, 2018: $550
  • Feb. 5, 2018: $550
  • March 5, 2018: $550
  • April 2, 2018: $550
  • April 13, 2018: $150

Must be paid in full by June 2, 2018

Deposit: $500 dollars will need to be paid when you hand in your application.

All payments must be made through the Hurst Center, NOT at the main cashier's office. Payment can be made in person, or over the phone at (801) 626-6600. The Hurst Center is located on the south side of campus next to the Alumni Center.

Includes: room and board, domestic transportation, and most meals.

Not included: airfare, passport, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel, and some meals.

Itinerary

Please attend all departure meetings!

June 6-7: Travel
June 8: Tour sites and begin to work on the various projects
June 9-12: Work days
June 13: Cultural excursion day
June 14-16: Work day
June 17: Work day/Ribbon cutting ceremony
June 18: Cultural excursion day
June 19: Travel day

Academic Courses

Students who participate in this study abroad program will be able to register for up to six (6) semester credits through Weber State University in DET 4920 AND GEOG 4920.

Program Directors

Dr. Julie Rich

Trip Cancellations

If the trip is canceled, all participants will be refunded. Any refunds for withdrawals from the program will be determined by the Study Abroad Director according to the recoverability of incurred costs and fees and according to the Continuing Education Policy. Once the group leaves all costs are non-refundable in their entirety. Dates & process may change. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of any such changes by staying in contact with the program director.

Any questions feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8155 or by calling the Continuing Education Office at (801) 626-6600.