Kenya is a country in East Africa; it is bisected by the Equator and is home to a savanna ecosystem, lakelands, the
dramatic Rift Valley, mountain highlands, and a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It is famed for its scenic landscapes
and vast wildlife preserves, but its human history is just as remarkable as its natural heritage. Kenya has been an
independent nation-state for just over half a century. Still, its diverse human history dates back many years, from the
earliest hominids who lived millions of years ago, to the Nilotic and Bantu migrations and the settlement of Arab
traders on the coast in the first century AD. One of the country’s two official languages, Kiswahili, has both Bantu and
Arabic origins that demonstrate this history, while the second, English, is evocative of its colonial past. The country
boasts one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa and is heavily reliant on tourism. It is Africa’s original safari
destination and shares the world-famous Great Wildebeest migration with its neighbor, Tanzania.

This program will provide participants with a practical and immersive experience in Kenya through the lens of
business, entrepreneurship, and community development. Through direct engagement with local entrepreneurs,
community organizations, and multinational companies, participants will develop critical skills in intercultural
communication and ethical business practices. A unique aspect of this program is the opportunity to compare and
contrast models of business between the private and public sectors, as well as domestic versus multinational
corporations in Kenya, gaining valuable insights into sector-specific variations and best practices. This course will
prepare participants to become responsible global citizens and effective collaborators in an increasingly globalized
world.

The WFU/Kenya: Ethical Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement CBGL Program is based in Nairobi, Kenya.  

Students on this program will enroll in CGS 154 (2 credits) for the spring semester. The course will meet weekly focusing on understanding community based global service engagement in a global context. The course introduces students to theoretically-based issues and skills needed for understanding and interacting with people from cultures different from their own. 

More housing information coming soon.   

NOTE: All students participating in the WFU/Kenya program are required to live in program-provided housing. Housing accommodations you may have on campus do not automatically transfer to abroad and certain housing accommodations (single rooms and private bathrooms, for example) may not be available.

All students on this program will engage in community visit, service opportunities, and a few cultural “can’t miss” Kenya experiences.

Most successful applicants have a GPA of 2.5. Students must also be in good academic standing with the university to participate in the program. 
 

More cost information coming soon.

More scholarship information coming soon.

Passport Information
Students need to check their passport’s expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program’s end date.

Students going on a spring short-term program need to make sure their passport is valid through at least late November of the same year.

US passport holders who need to renew their passport should visit the U.S. Department of State’s passport website for information on this process.

Non-US passport holders who need to renew their passport should refer to their home country’s passport office.

Visa Information
If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your spring short-term abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you by GPS. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country’s embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not.

Kylie Holloway (she/her)
Senior Study Abroad Advisor, Global Programs and Studies
Reynolda 116
Phone: (336) 758 4201
E-mail: hollowk@wfu.edu

Jessica Francis (she/her)
Executive Director, Global Abroad
Reynolda Hall 116
Phone: (336) 758 3890
E-mail: francija@wfu.edu