Pitt in Tanzania
Currently there are two Pitt Programs in Tanzania
- Community Health in Tanzania - Karagwe District
- Swahili Language and Culture Immersion - Dar es Salaam
Flyer for this Program: Swahili Pitt in Tanzania
Summer 2012* |
10 June - 15 June--Orientation at Pitt |
22 -23 June Travel dates to Tanzania |
24 June - 26 July, Program dates in Tanzania |
| 27-28 July Travel dates back to the United States |
Program Fee |
Summer 2012* |
In-State Pitt Student Program Fee: |
$3500 |
Out of State Pitt Student Program Fee: |
$4200 |
Program Includes |
Program Fee Does Not Include |
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Tuition for 4 credits |
Application fee ($50) |
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Health insurance |
Administrative fee ($350) |
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Housing in a guesthouse in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Visa fee (~$100) |
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Meals in Tanzania |
Airfare (~$2000) |
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Cultural events & local excursions |
Some additional Meals (~$100) |
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Airport transfer Dar es Salaam airport to hostel and return |
Personal Expenses ($500-1000)* |
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Bottled Water in Tanzania |
If Needed (~$100) |
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Staff available onsite at all times |
Books - textbook and dictionary |
*Students planning to extend their stay or travel extensively after the program is finished should budget more for personal expenses.
Please visit the Finances page for information on funding possibilities.
Housing and Meals
Students will be housed at the western style guest houses with running water. Meals are prepared by our own cooks and include an abundance of fresh fruit and foods grown locally including potatoes, tomatoes, beans and bananas, Some options are available for vegetarians. Bottled water is provided as part of the program.
Application Deadlines
Rolling Admission:
Apply early as the Pitt in Tanzania Program usually closes
by late November / early December!
ABSOLUTE DEADLINE IS MARCH 5, 2012
Admission Requirements
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in any academic major with at least a 2.75 QPA are encouraged to apply. Juniors and seniors who have a 3.00 QPA or higher are preferred. Pitt students that do not have a 2.75 QPA will need approval from their school. If you would like to spend your final term abroad, you must also obtain special approval.
For more information go to Study Abroad
Contact Information:
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University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA 15260 Phone: 412-648-1892 tsm3@pitt.edu |
Study Abroad in Tanzasnia Program Director, & Interim Director, African Studies Program 4137 WWPH Pittsburgh PA, 15260 Phone: 412-648-2058 macrina@pitt.edu |
PPREVIOUS PITT IN TANZANIA PROGRAMS
PITT IN TANZANIA GROUP OF 2011
Picture taken in Bweranyange Hills Karagwe overlooking the border of Rwanda
PITT IN TANZANIA GROUP OF 2010 SPONSORED UNDER THE FULBRIGHT HAYS-GROUP PROJECTS ABROAD PROGRAM (6 WEEKS IN TZ)
Picture taken In Arusha outside the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Front row left to right: Katie Delay, M. Lelei, Stacey Stachera, Brooke Shannon, Wende, Carissa Chandroo-Kiprotich, Nina Weaver, Cory Rodger
Second row left to right: Piniel Berhane,Kathleen Euler (KC), Abena Botwe-Asamoah, Caitlin Newman,Sarai Martinez Suazo,Nicholas Bennett
Last row left to right: Skyler Dewalt, F.E.M.K Senkoro, J. Adjaye
PITT IN TANZANIA GROUP OF 2009 (INAUGRAL GROUP) 4 WEEKS IN TZ
PICTURE OF STUDENTS GETTING READY TO LEAVE ENTEBBE FOR A LONG ROAD TRIP TO KARAGWE
From left: Eliada Nwosu, Corinne Gibson, Emily Perotta, Nosakhere Griffen-EL and Lawre May B Morgan.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDAY ABROAD IN AFRICA
Students interested in studying abroad in Africa can seek opportunities through other programs such as: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE); ARCADIA University, Center for Education Abroad; and Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI) among others. Obtain more information from the Study Abroad Office.