Senegal

Dakar,

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Capital: Dakar

Area [sq. km]: 196190

Currency: 1 US Dollar = 467.424 CFA Franc (XOF)

Religions: Muslim, Christian, indigenous beliefs

Population: 13711597

Languages: French, English, Wolof

Health Risks: Bacterial and Protozoal Diarrhea, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever. Dengue Fever, Malaria, Yellow Fever Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and Rift Valley fever are high risks in some locations.

Time Zone: UTC 0

Dialing Code: 221

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Study Abroad Programs (Courses taught in French unless otherwise noted)

DAKAR

Suffolk University-Dakar Campus
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: Min. 2.75 GPA, sophomore status, 2 semesters of college-level French or equivalent.
Instruction: English, French, Wolof.
Subjects: African Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Development & Planning, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, French Language, Gender Studies, History, International Relations, Internship, Literature, Philosophy, Public Health, Religion & Theology, Sociology, Urban Studies, Wolof Language.
Housing: Senegalese homestay.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Arts and Culture
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 3 semesters of college level French or equivalent, 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: French.
Subjects: French Language, Wolof Language, Arts, Culture, Society.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Lens on West Africa
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: English.
Subjects: Senegalese Culture, Photography and Social Documentation Practicum.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

Exchange Programs (Courses taught in French unless otherwise noted)

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