AMIDEAST: Cairo - Learn & Serve, Summer
AMIDEAST
Learn and Serve in Egypt is a unique summer education abroad opportunity for undergraduate students to study in the Middle East/North Africa region and engage in an intense service learning experience with local non-governmental organizations. St... read more
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a new perspective on Egypt, the side that is not portrayed in the media; definitely worthwhile A student - University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile! I would do it again in a heartbeat! I learned so much and had a great time. Kyle H - George Washington University View Entire Review
Yes Natalie G - Syracuse University View Entire Review
I learned how Egyptians actually live and the concepts and things that they think are very important. It was completely worthwhile, I would do it again in a heartbeat. A student - Georgia State University View Entire Review
About
Learn and Serve in Egypt is a unique summer education abroad opportunity for undergraduate students to study in the Middle East/North Africa region and engage in an intense service learning experience with local non-governmental organizations. Students live in the heart of Cairo in the neighborhood of Dokki; just a short walk from the banks of the Nile. There, students engage in experiential learning every day by shopping in local markets, haggling with taxis, and frequenting local cafes with Egyptian friends. Students who study with AMIDEAST in Egypt discover the dynamic and rich side of Cairo, not just the tourist sites.
Students simultaneously study Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, allowing them to practice speaking the most widely understood Arabic dialect, while undertaking an international volunteer placement in Cairo, the Arab world’s most populous city. Students earn a total of 8 academic credits (Community Based Learning, 5 credits and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, 3 credits). With the addition of cultural activities, dialogue programs with local university students, and excursions, students gain an intimate understanding of the role of organizations in Egyptian society. Applicants are required to have completed at least one previous semester of Arabic study in order to participate in this program.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Program Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Arabic
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- African Studies
- Near Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
- Middle/Near Eastern Languages, Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- International Relations
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
2007Website
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AMIDEAST Scholarships
Amideast Education Abroad students are selected to act as a "correspondents" for our semester and summer programs. These correspondents submit multiple blog entries while developing travel and creative writing skills. Students also critically reflect in writing on their education abroad experience with Amideast.
$1,000 (semester) or $500 (summer)
Amideast Education Abroad Need Based Scholarships are awarded based on the student's financial need, and can be given up to $3,000 for summer programs and $5,000 for semester programs. Awards may be disbursed as a tuition reduction, one-time bank transfer, or equal monthly on-site cash payments.
$500 - $5,000
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