Study Abroad SIUE Applied Health Department June 1- 29, 2018
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2018 Study Abroad SIUE Applied Health Department June 1- 29, 2018 Table of Contents GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 ABOUT UGANDA 1 QUICK FACTS 1 NDEJJE UNIVERSITY 1 PROJECT RESTORE 2 THE WORK 2 HOUSING 3 PROGRAM COSTS 4 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM (JUNE 1-29TH, 2018) 4 STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COSTS: 4 EXCURSIONS (OPTIONAL) 4 APPLICATION INFORMATION: 5 PAYMENT DEADLINES: 5 PAYMENT PROCESS: 5 ENROLLING FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT 5 PARTICIPATING IN THE TRIP – NO ACADEMIC CREDIT 6 CONTACT INFORMATION: 6 TRAVEL INFORMATION 7 PASSPORTS 7 VISA 8 VACCINATIONS 8 PROPHYLACTIC MALARIA MEDICATION 8 LUGGAGE 8 WHAT TO PACK 9 CELL/INTERNET SERVICE 9 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS IN UGANDA 9 QUESTION & ANSWER 1 2 General Description Thank you for your interest in completing your internship and/or working in Uganda in Summer 2018! About Uganda Quick Facts • CAPITAL: Kampala • POPULATION: 39.03 million (World Bank, 2015) • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English, Luganda, & Swahili. English is the official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcasts • TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Yes, purchased at Entebbe Airport when going through customs • VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY: Yellow Fever (see vaccination section below for additional vaccination information) • INTERNATIONAL CALLING COUNTRY CODE: 256 Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow- capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Uganda has substantial natural resources. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy, employing more than one-third of the work force. Coffee accounts for the bulk of export revenues. Uganda’s economy remains predominantly agricultural with a small industrial sector. Uganda has one of the youngest and most rapidly growing populations in the world; its total fertility rate is among the world’s highest at 5.8 children per woman. Unchecked, population increase will further strain the availability of arable land and natural resources and overwhelm the country’s limited means for providing food, employment, education, health care, housing, and basic services. Ndejje University Established in 1992, Ndejje University (NDU) is the oldest private university and the fastest growing in Uganda. In 1995 the University gained its status under the ownership of the Anglican Diocese of Luweero. Later in 2002, the ownership base was expanded to include all six Church of Uganda Dioceses in Buganda Region. We will be working with students and faculty of the Social Sciences programs. Project Restore Leaders of Project Restore, Inc. do a great job in coordinating many of our Ugandan efforts. Members of Project Restore have been working in communities in Uganda for over 10 years. The founders, Catherine & Mike Keck, still travel there each year to help prepare the students sponsored by Project Restore get ready for the academic year. So, the experience is an intergenerational opportunity. You will meet dedicated, compassionate individuals who share your love for helping people. General Itinerary (subject to change; we may leave a few days earlier or later to get the best airfare) Friday, June 1, 2018 - Board flight from Lambert International to Entebbe, Uganda (specific flight to be determined). Saturday, June 2, 2018 – Arrive late at night in Entebbe, Uganda. We will drive to Kampala and stay the night in a hotel. We will get into kampala late, we usually get a hotel room that night. We will get a good night sleep, buffet breakfast and then go to the grocery store, exchange money and then go to the agricultural center We arrive in Namulonge about 2 Sunday, June 3, 2018 – After breakfast we will go to the grocery store, exchange money and then travel to dorms or Agricultural Center in Namulonge. We will arrive in the mid- afternoon. Getting settled, local sightseeing, orientation meeting, kick-off dinner, prepare for “work week” Friday, June 22nd – Over night excursion to national park and safari Monday, June 25th – Excursion to source of the Nile and waterfalls Friday, June 29, 2018 – Check out of dorms or Agricultural Center. Dinner at hotel resort on Lake Victoria. Depart Entebbe, Uganda for return flight home. Flights usually leave about 11 pm. Arrive in St. Louis on June 30th The Work Possible student projects include working with students and faculty from Ndejje University on various community outreach projects in June. Past projects have included health improvement campaigns related to water and sanitation, HIV and AIDS awareness, food security, environmental improvement, farm activities, household hygiene improvement and community markets. Students may also work on conducting baseline needs assessment surveys or volunteer at schools for children with disabilities. 2 Students may work with Project Restore, Inc. on projects that they have ongoing in communities. The organization has dedicated its work to children, families and communities in Africa to help them overcome poverty, disease and injustice while advocating self-reliance and sustainability. Their work focuses on improving life in the areas of education, health, nutrition and accessible, clean water. Past projects have included sponsoring students to attend secondary school, including paying for tuition, purchasing school supplies and clothing. Additionally, they have helped hook up electricity, build libraries and computer labs, repair water wells, build rain water catch systems, distributing 4,400 Long Lasting Insecticide Treated mosquito nets (LLN), proving computers for schools, repairing and expending medical clinics and providing medical and health supplies. You can also check out the Project-Restore website and Facebook page for more information. Generally you will work the same days and hours as the organization you are working with. Most work will be completed with your organization but some work, especially if you are working on a research project with a faculty member, will require independent work. The course will begin with a relaxed 1st day and exploration of the surrounding culture & community. During the week, students will accomplish the work previously described as well as visit local sites, meet Ugandan adults and children, attend local events and sample Ugandan cuisine. We will alternate between evening meals together and free evenings where students can choose their dining option. Breakfast and lunch will be on your own. Meals will depend on which facility we stay at, see Housing below. Monday, June 4th, you will meet with your organization and the team you will be working with. This date will be finalized prior to departure for Uganda. The program is led by Dr. Michelle Cathorall in Public Health and Dr. Kathy Brady in Speech Language Pathology. The program is planned with input from Catherine Keck, founder of Project Restore, drawing on her experience working in Uganda. Dr. Brady has experience working in Kenya and has knowledge of African culture and the region. Catherine Keck’s experience in Uganda and her professional and community connections allowed us to coordinate the unique internship opportunities for students. Students will benefit from Dr. Brady and Catherine’s knowledge of and experience with African culture and the region. Housing Students will either stay at the Lady Irene campus of Ndejje University or at the National Agricultural Research Institute. The decision on lodging location will depend on availability. At the Lady Irene campus students will stay in the residence halls with Ugandan students. Meals will be provided in the cafeteria. Students would have access to the university recreation facilities, including the swimming pool. At the National Agricultural Research Center students will have their own room, with a shared common area. The evening meal will be provided. Other meals will generally be on your own. 3 Program Costs Study Abroad Program (June 1-29th, 2018) Approximately $4,517* *Includes airfare, ground transportation, visa, overnight stay in Kampala upon arrival, most meals except for those mentioned below, and lodging. This cost is subject to change based on enrollment. NOTE: Less than 5 students will increase the cost, more than 5 will decrease the cost by roughly $200/student. As soon as we know the total number of students participating we will provide the final cost. Students are responsible for the following additional costs: • $75 International Program application fee (will be added to your student account when you complete the online application) • Passport: ($135 for first time applicants; $110 for renewals) • Tuition: Students must register for one of the following courses o PBHE 499-TS International Internship (6 credit hours) o SPPA 414-TS – Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology: International Experiences (6 credit hours) o PBHE 489-TS – International Public Health Perspectives & Service Learning in Uganda Service Learning (6 credit hours) • Vaccinations & prophylactic Malaria medication • Checked luggage fee: $25 for first bag with each travel day ($50 total) • Optional sightseeing activities (see below for more information) • Meals on travel days, souvenirs, beverages, including water, snacks FYI, tuition and much of the cost of the trip can be part of financial aid for students enrolling for academic credit. Excursions (optional) One Day Excursion An excursion to the Source of the Nile and local waterfalls may be an option available while we are in Uganda,