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Travel to Tanzania this Summer
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A special trip celebrating 10 years of collaboration in the Mara region.
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Applications are now open for our 2019 summer Tanzania study abroad trip! The ELN invites students from all backgrounds and levels of study to travel to the Mara Region of Tanzania to explore community development through up-close, personal engagement with community leaders, girls and women, and the social entrepreneurs who are committed to improving their lives.
This special anniversary trip will celebrate 10 years of traveling to this beautiful and complex part of the world that shares my name (Mara). As detailed in our recently released (free) e-book, I first visited Mara Tanzania in 2009 in hopes of collaborating around a school for girls in the nearby village of Kitenga. Since then, I have joined colleagues, groups of students and community members in exploring interests and possibilities related to collaboration and engagement.
The impacts of our trips have been quite extraordinary, with students working on projects, discovering new interests and passions, and supporting their own academic and professional goals. Danielle Nerber ’18 explored her interest in girls’ menstrual management and educational attainment in her final project, which led to raising funds and starting up a reusable pad sewing project in the area. This project will be featured in our 2019 trip, along with other community development initiatives focusing on girls’ empowerment, sustainability and education. The trip will also include a 3-day safari through the Serengeti and opportunities to take in the rich culture, food and hospitality of this spectacular country.
Students from all majors are welcome to apply and will have the chance to develop projects of interest that connect with their own areas of focus and programs of study.
Interested in learning more? Check out our study abroad site for more information or to start your application, or reach out to me with questions or to set up an appointment to discuss your interests.
Sincerely,
Mara Huber
Director, Experiential Learning Network
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Research and Experiential Learning
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Experiential Learning Opportunities
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Calling All Freshmen: Apply Now for Our 19-20 Sophomore Living Learning Community
Live in Greiner Hall with a tight-knit community of students who are passionate and ready to make a difference! In this year-long experience, students will form teams and design projects aimed to have positive community impacts under the guidance of ELN mentors. Through participating in this community, you will develop valuable skills that will support your academic and professional goals while making lasting connections with peers and expanding your professional network. All current freshmen are invited to apply now!
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Conference Funding
Attending and presenting at conferences is a great way to learn about the newest research being conducted in your field and to gain recognition for your own achievements in the field. CURCA offers funding to help you attend conferences by covering the cost of registration fees and travel expenses, up to $500. Applications for conference funding are accepted on a rolling basis in 17 Norton. For more information, visit the CURCA website.
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Summer Student Spotlights
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It's never too early to start planning your experiential learning opportunities for the summer! Whether you're on campus, at home or somewhere else in the world, summer is a great time to get experience in your field and expand your horizons through opportunities like research, internships and study abroad. Check out this article on what some students were up to last summer for inspiration! Our staff in 17 Norton are available to meet with any students who want to discuss their goals for summer experiences, just drop in or contact us to make an appointment.
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Campus & Community Experiences
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Western New York Prosperity Fellowship. This fellowship program is for UB students who aim to be leaders in the WNY community and are preparing for careers that will further economic development and growth in the region. Fellows are awarded a scholarship and internship support for a full academic year and will benefit from numerous professional development opportunities. Applications are due March 15, 2019.
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