Franklin & Marshall College Franklin & Marhsall College

The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement

Ware Institute Programs

Summer International Community-Based Learning Courses

Courses Offered in 2012

IST 325 & SPA 102 or 201: Socio-Economic Development in ECUADOR  - May 21-July 28, 2012

IST 335: Socio-Economic Development in SOUTH AFRICA - May 21-July 14, 2012

Important Dates

JANUARY 24: Info Session  for Socio-Economic Development in South Africa & Ecuador. Learn more about these community-based learning summer courses for credit.
Time and Location: 4:30 pm, Booth Ferris in College Center.

FEBRUARY 6:  Application deadline for both summer courses (above).


FEBRUARY 15:  Completed Intent to Enroll form, available from the Office of International programs and $1,500 deposit are due.

FEBRUARY 22: Next steps for Ecuador and South Africa summer courses meeting.
        This meeting will outline the next steps required to finalize your summer CBL course process including Travel Clinic requirements.
Time and Location: 4:30 pm, Booth Ferris in College Center.

MARCH 15: Deadline for Travel Clinic for F&M students. All students must complete a travel clinic two months in advance of the program's start date in order for inoculations and medications to be effective.

APRIL 9: Balance of payment due.

MAY 21-JUNE 1: Program training at F&M

JUNE 2-JULY 27: Field work in Ecuador takes place.

JUNE 2-JULY 13: Field work in South Africa takes place.

JULY 14: Return to U.S. from South Africa

JULY 28: Return to U.S. from Ecuador

* Dates may be subject to change.

Note: For more information on these programs visit the web page by clicking on the links above. All trip dates and costs may be subject to change.

Eligibility

Required:

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate

Preferred: (not required)

  • Coursework in Economics, Political Science or Business
  • Introductory level of Spanish (for IST 325 only)
Funding and Scholarship Information

Scholarships are available and are based on financial need. For more information about scholarships or Summer Travel awards, please contact Associate Dean , in the Office of International Programs.