This spring break trip combines lessons in international development and historical analysis with site visits and outdoor adventures in Kenya.

Led by the African Studies program since 2011, this week-long alternative spring break program for graduate and undergraduate students includes visits with government, firms, and development organizations. Since 2017,  the program has been held in Nairobi, Kenya. Students study one of Africa’s most dynamic political economies, which boasts major innovations in health, decentralization, mobile technology, and business, but still faces entrenched development challenges.

Alternative Spring Break 2023

Duration of Trip: 
Departure from DC Saturday, March 4
Arrival in Nairobi Sunday, March 5
Departure from Nairobi Sunday March 12 
Arrival in DC Monday, March 13

Cost: $4,300-4,500 *

*Subject to change based on  airfare availability. Includes airfare, in-country transportation, housing, meals, and safari.

Does not include vaccinations, visa fees, health insurance, U.S. transportation to/from the airport.

Financial Assistance is Available
A limited number of fellowships are available for this trip. Fellowships of varying amounts are available through the African Studies program. Students who receive a fellowship are required to submit an essay based on their experiences and observations. Please stay tuned for additional information regarding the fellowship application.

How to apply?

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023 alternative spring break trip.

The program is open to  undergraduate and graduate students of any program and major. Students do not need to be in the African Studies certificate program to apply.

Applicants will be interviewed and notified of selection in the following weeks after the application deadline. All participants are required to attend a preparation workshop.

Any questions, please contact African Studies Assistant Director at Marta.Manzano@georgetown.edu

Click here to read what past participants say about their experience!