Academic Program Development for East African Study Programs

Tanzania is a fascinating country.  It is seen by many educational organizations as a prime location for overseas study programs.  However, many of the factors that make Tanzania a great place for learning about wildlands and exotic cultures also make it a difficult place for implementing the logistics of a rigorous academic program.  Trinity Education has been specializing in program logistics for overseas study programs for more than a decade.  We have the people, the facilities, the understanding and the experience to operate in Tanzania.

Our mission is to provide quality educational support for study programs and to expose students to the natural and cultural heritage of this land while preserving it for future generations.



Examples of past research projects are:

• Collection of elephant DNA samples for a population database that will one day help eliminate illegal ivory poaching
• GPS studies of ungulate populations in Ngorongoro crater
• Studies for a government database used to determine changes in wildlife populations and habitat over time

Educational Organizations we have worked with include:

• Stoney Brook University
• Lewis and Clark University
• School for International Training
• Union College
• Wooster College
• De la Salle Education Center
• Heart to Heart (Medical Service/Donor Organization)

We provide:

Program Sponsorship

• Student residence permits and visas
• Study and research permits from the Tanzania Commission on Science and Technology (COSTECH)
• Interface with governmental and local educational institutions, such and Ministry of Education, Tanzania National Parks, Mweka Wildlife College, University of Dar es Salaam, and Sokoine University

Logistics

• Student lodging - rural and urban homestays, camping, lodge and dormitory-style accommodations
• Classrooms and computer facilities
• Transportation - licensed, registered bus and 4x4 safari transport
• Radio and email communication facilities

Academics

• Academic seminars and educational segments
• Orientation - cultural, health and safety
• Intensive Swahili language training
• Student placement in ongoing research projects
• Cultural excursions
• Wildlife field study excursions

Other

• Student medical insurance
• Emergency evacuation service
• Access to competent medical facilities
• Experienced interpreters, guides, lecturers and program assistants