Language for Business and Technology: Senegal

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Description

Study for five weeks in Dakar, Senegal. Dakar is a very safe, modern city with malls, beaches, markets, and a vibrant cultural scene.  Senegal is a democratic country and has a tolerant, open society, with many Western expatriates. It is one of the major tourist destinations in Africa (about a million visitors a year). The program includes a homestay with Senegalese families as well as several cultural excursions. There are intermediate and advanced program options and students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 credits.  

Location

Dakar, Senegal

Dates

June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Host Institution

West African Research Center (WARC)

Accommodations

Homestay with Senegalese families

Courses

Required: 6 credits  

• FREN 3420 Introduction to Africa (in English)
• FREN 3692 French Business and Technology I (in French)
• FREN 1001 Elementary French I

Prerequisites

FREN 2002 with an "A" or adequate score (400+) on ML placement test for French or consent of instructor

Cost

• The program fee is $5,000.  The fee includes books and supplies, housing costs, meals, local transportation, field trips, and study-abroad insurance.
  • The first payment of $2,250 is due on February 15
  • The remaining balance of $2,250 is due on March 15
• The program fee does not include the application fee, tuition, international airline tickets, or a Covid test.

Cancellation Policy

Students who cancel their participation in the program after being accepted will be subject to the following non-negotiable fee schedule:

• Students canceling before Jan. 15 will lose their $500 deposit.
• Students canceling after Jan. 15 must pay 25% of the program fee.
• Students canceling after Feb. 15 must pay 50% of the program fee.
• Students canceling after March 15 must pay 100% of the program fee.

Program descriptions and fees are subject to final approval by educational units and the Office of International Education. Georgia Tech reserves the right to alter or cancel this program due to low enrollment, unavailability of a professor to teach a planned course or other unforeseen circumstances. Once Georgia Tech has made payments to service providers, or if Georgia Tech cancels the program before departure or while the program is in progress for reasons beyond its control, such as political unrest or danger to participants' safety, only those fees that Georgia Tech is able to have refunded by service providers will be returned to participants. 

Informational Meetings

MF 5 – 6 p.m. and by appointment