Global Livingston Institute: Summer Program
Engage in Hands-on Learning with the Global Livingston Institute
The Global Livingston Institute (GLI) brings students, educators, and community leaders to East Africa on immersion experiences that engage deeply with locals. The GLI operates two campuses in Uganda and is engaged with a number of social impact and community development initiatives in Uganda and Rwanda.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
The three week program begins with an immersion to introduce students to the country, the culture, international community development work, GLI and its ongoing projects, and a variety of partners doing community development work in Uganda. It will include time in Kampala and in Southeastern rural Uganda and will include cultural activities as well as numerous opportunities to connect with organizations and Ugandans to learn more about the country and ongoing efforts in community development. Students will then finish the program in Rwanda to learn about community development and conservation work done by various NGOs and local community organizations.
Housing and Meals
Housing and Meals
Students will stay in guest houses and hotels and at the GLI Entusi Center on Lake Bunyonyi while in Uganda and hotels while in Rwanda. Most meals are provided as part of the program.
Activities and Excursions
The program includes a wide range of activities and excursions designed to introduce students to Uganda and Rwanda, GLI and GLI's partner organizations. This includes visits to social enterprises and non-profits, engagement with locals, a city tour of the capital city Kampala, and various tours in the Lake Bunyonyi region and other parts of Uganda. In Rwanda, students will visit sites and organizations in Musanze and Kigali
Things to Consider
- Same-sex relations are criminalized in Uganda and social acceptance remains very low in both Uganda and Rwanda. LGBTQIA+ students should carefully and thoroughly check the US Department of State LGBTI Travelers page and ILGA Sexual Orientation Laws in the World for more information as well as the IP Your Identity Abroad page in MyRollins.
- Students with mobility disabilities may find accessibility and accommodations different from the United States. Check the US Department of State Travelers with Disabilities and specific to the country, Mobility International USA, and the IP "Your Identity Abroad" page in MyRollins.
Summer 2025 *Tentative Dates*
| Date | |
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| Sunday, July 6 | Depart US |
| Monday, July 7 | Arrive Kampala (Entebbe Int'l Airport [EBB]) |
| July 8-12 | Kampala |
| July 13 | Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi and the Entusi Center |
| July 14-18 | Lake Bunyonyi |
| July 19 | Travel to Musanze, Rwanda |
| July 20-22 | Musanze, Rwanda |
| July 23 | Travel to Kigali, Rwanda |
| July 24-25 | Kigali, Rwanda |
| July 26 | Departure from Kigali |
Requirements for Admission
- Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Eligibility: Preference will be given to Rollins students graduating December 2025 or later. Priority will be given to students who have not already received funding from Rollins to participate in a Field Study or Summer Approved program.
Getting There
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Flight
Students will book their own flights for this program. GLI provides airport pick-up and drop-off. Please note arrival flight is in Kampala, Uganda and departure home to the US will be from Kigali, Rwanda.
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Orientation
GLI will lead a virtual pre-departure orientation. The immersion portion of the program is designed to fully orient students to Uganda and GLI.
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Visa
US citizens are required to obtain a visa, which must be applied for online prior to departure. The Yellow Fever vaccination is required and Covid-19 proof of vaccination may be required.
Costs
Program Fee
The program fee for this program is covered for students who are selected to participate.
Includes
Rollins covers the following costs for participants: on-site transportation, health and emergency insurance, accommodation, most meals on-site, and travel/activities associated with the immersion experience.
Estimated Additional Costs
Transportation: Round-trip airfare from FL $2,000 Additional meals/food: $150
Passport: $165 East African tourist visa: $110
Personal Expenses: $300
Immunizations: $450
Need-Based Scholarship
Students may apply for a need-based stipend to assist with the additional costs. The program fee is fully covered for all participants.
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