Study Abroad

Overview:

A Malian saying goes “taama ye doni siraye” which translates to, “traveling is the road to knowledge.” Staying true to that ancient spirit of education through travel inspired us at Maliba Tours to add a study abroad component to our quality services.

One of the central reasons of our existence as an organization is to establish exciting and mutually beneficial cross-cultural opportunities through unique experiential learning settings combining classroom teaching, research and field-based knowledge acquisition. We serve any individual seeking to study, intern, or collaborate with professionals in Ghana, Sénégal, and Mali. Our extensive network in academia and professionals in various fields will assist and challenge you in your quest for knowledge.

We partner with community-organizations, academic institutions, non-profits agencies, and governmental agencies to exchange theories and practice with you. We believe through partnership and collaboration our study-abroad participants will best benefit from our programs and be better prepared to succeed in today’s global economy.

Academics:

In today’s global economy, it is necessary to develop a high level of cultural competence to stay current with 21st job requirements. That is exactly what our programs are designed to do. At Maliba Tours, we take a hands-on approach to study-abroad, as we believe it is through exposure to other cultures and people that individuals develop mutual cultural understanding. By combining theory and practice, we provide program participants with high quality education through classroom teaching, seminars, field trips, and home-stays. Through experiential learning, students develop observational and analytical skills to understand critical issues from many angles. Check out our study-abroad programs!

In today’s global economy, one must develop a high level of cultural competency to stay current with 21st-century job skills. Our programs are designed to do just that. At Maliba Tours, we take a hands-on approach to study-abroad, as we believe it is through exposure to other cultures and people that individuals develop mutual cultural understanding. By combining theory and practice, we provide program participants with high quality education through classroom teaching, seminars, field trips, and home-stays. Through experiential learning, students develop observational and analytical skills to understand critical issues from many angles. Check out our study-abroad programs!

You can print out all the application forms, fill them out and send them via postal mail, or you can apply online.

Required Materials for a Fall or Spring Semester Program:

Application form
A $30 non-refundable application fee
2 essays
Independent Study Project Proposal
Approval of Participation Form (signed by your study abroad office)
2 academic references
Introduction letter to your homestay family
Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended

Required Material for Summer Programs:

Application form
A $30 non-refundable application fee
1 essay
2 academic references from professors or your Academic Advisor
Official transcript(s)

Upon receiving your application our staff will review it and give you a decision.

Deadlines and Program Start Dates: Students are admitted under a rolling deadline. However, our programs fill up fast, so send in your application as soon as possible in order to guarantee a spot. Our programs in Mali, Sénégal, and Ghana do not have the same start dates. Here are the start dates for each specific location:

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Note: Our staff will work with students interested in doing two-terms of study abroad to make sure they continue to benefit from our challenging programs without redundancy.

Internships, Service-Learning, and Independent Study

Internships, Service-Learning, and Independent Study:

Program Overview:

In today’s global economy students and professionals have to possess a high cross-cultural understanding to stay competitive in the job market. Nothing will prepare you more for this global competition than first-hand acquisition of these competencies by working and studying within the realities of another culture. Through Maliba Tours’ internship and independent study programs you will have the opportunity to work with professionals in several major fields of study. We offer internship opportunities in the following fields: public health, medicine, dentistry, early childhood, education, agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable development, and the arts (music, performing and visual), etc. Through the service-learning program students will make a difference while learning the fundamentals of sustainable development, globalization, international relations, colonization, social work, early childhood, environmental conservation, education, and sports. The program will be primarily based in the capital city of Bamako, in Mali; trips inside the country may take place depending on the interest and need of the program participants. During their assignments students will observe and collaborate with prominent professionals or leading organizations.

Requirements: Basic knowledge of French (may not be required based on program).

Homestay: yes

Areas of Expertise: Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, Agriculture/Farming, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Studies, International Relations, African Studies, Women Studies, Business Management, Sustainable Development, Policy, Nutrition, and inter-disciplinary.

Length: varies

Location: Primarily Bamako

Type of Organizations: NGO, Governmental, Private Sector, Community Organizations.

Program Overview:

Requirements: Basic knowledge of French (may not be required based on program).

Homestay: yes

Areas of Expertise: Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, Agriculture/Farming, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Studies, International Relations, African Studies, Women Studies, Business Management, Sustainable Development, Policy, Nutrition, and inter-disciplinary.

Length: varies

Location: Primarily Bamako

Type of Organizations: NGO, Governmental, Private Sector, Community Organizations.

We understand that the financial burden of acquiring a unique experiential learning opportunity can be great. We endeavor to have competitive tuition and fees. Financial aid is available.

Tuition in Mali: $10,300.00
Tuition in Senegal: $13,500.00
Tuition in Ghana: $12,900.00

Tuition covers:

all classroom instructions and lectures
Community development projects, Intensive languages classes in French and the local language of the country
All travel costs related to educational field trips to prominent sites such as Ségou, Mopti, Djénné, Mandé Country, Dogon Country and Timbuktu

Room and Board: $1,800.00

Room and board covers all lodging and meals for the duration of the program, including home-stays, independent learning, orientation, etc.

International Flight: Varies

Other Costs: