Program Overview

Program Overview

This immersive 5-week summer program offers University of Oregon students a transformative experience, exploring social justice, human rights, race, gender, ethnicity, and identity in Tanzania. Hosted at the Training Center for Development Cooperation (TCDC) in Arusha, students will earn 8 credits through academic courses and hands-on fieldwork.

Program Details

• Language Requirement: None
• Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore
• Location: Africa, Tanzania
• GPA: 2.5

Dates and Deadlines

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

Academic Coursework

Two required courses will be offered to all program participants (8 credits total).

• Development and Human Rights in East Africa (4 credits): Satisfies GLBL 445/545: Development and Social Change in sub-Saharan Africa AND Legal Studies Campus Partner Elective credits.
• Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Identity (4 credits): Satisfies GLBL 345: Africa Today: Issues and Concerns OR GLBL 415/515: The Global Story of Race AND Legal Studies Campus Partner Elective credits

Course Equivalencies

• UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.
• Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Faculty and Staff

Resident Director

Your resident director in Tanzania will be Ryan Lorenz. Ryan brings extensive experience and a deep connection to the region. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya during the 1980s, Ryan has been working with communities in northern Tanzania since 1992.

Housing Description

Hostel accommodation on the TCDC campus, includes:

• Shared bedrooms
• Access to shared living area and bathrooms
• Access to laundry facilities
• Bed linens and towels
• Cleaning service
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Daily breakfast provided

Budget and Price

Social Justice and Human Rights in Tanzania

2025 Summer

• GEO Program Fees
  • UO Study Abroad Fee: $500
  • Program Tuition: $4,985
  • Housing & Included Meals: $1,042
  • Local Transportation: $375
  • Insurance: $123
• Estimated Additional Expenses
  • Estimated Airfare from Eugene: $2,800
  • Estimated Additional Meals: $500
  • Estimated Cell Phone Expenses: $100
  • Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure physical: $50
  • Estimated Cost of Immunizations: $750
  • Estimated Cost of acquiring passport: $150
  • Estimated Additional Living Expenses: $200
• Total
  • Total Estimated Cost of Participation: $11,575

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Date | Cancellation Penalty
  • Upon acceptance to program: Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
  • 11 weeks before program start date: Student is responsible for 20% of total GEO program fees
  • Cancelling within 8 weeks of the program start date: Student is responsible for 55% of total GEO program fees
  • Cancelling on or after the program start date: Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees