Kenya (J-Term)
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY VIEW OF WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH*
Program Dates: Program will run again in January 2026. Exact dates TBD.
(Click here to read about the 2024 program)
Application Information:
Academic Focus: Public Health and Gender and Women's Studies
This faculty led program will center on women’s reproductive health in Kenya. Via a collaboration between Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya and Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, USA, students will gain a global health perspective with a focus on exploring reproductive health issues through an interdisciplinary lens, including maternal and child health, birthing experiences, and gendered economic disparities. Students will also be introduced to the Kenyan culture via immersive experiences with local organizations and populations.
Eligibility: Open to all Majors. Student must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 3.0 GPA at time of application (and maintain that GPA minimum semester before program). Limited slots available.
Faculty Leaders: Abubakarr Jalloh (jalloha@hollins.edu)
Lindsey Breitwieser (breitwieserln@hollins.edu)
Funding Opportunities: Hollins provides the opportunity for experiential learning scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need. These scholarships are not guaranteed and require a student be admitted into a program and complete the scholarship application process. Click here to visit the Hollins Experiential Learning Funding Opportunities landing page on Hollins' SharePoint site, where you'll find detailed information about eligibility, application timelines, and more. Still have questions about scholarships? Reach out directly to elapps@hollins.edu.
For further questions specifically about the program, contact the faculty leaders listed above.
For questions about study abroad in general, contact Dr. Ramona Kirsch, Director of Global Learning at kirschrr@hollins.edu
below: 2024 Inaugural Program to Kenya
below: Nairobi National Park with city of Nairobi in the background.