Gain hands-on experience in community development at the University of Buea in Cameroon.

Program Highlights

• Experience life in Cameroon and engage with local and university communities.
• Develop the fundamental cross-cultural skills needed for successful engagement in community development projects.
• Study at the only English-speaking institution of its kind in predominately French-speaking Central Africa.
• Explore opportunities to study and practice your French language skills by enrolling in a university course or visiting nearby French-speaking towns.

Read about the successful start of the 2012 program!

Program Description

In this program, students explore the successes and challenges of community development projects in Cameroon.

The core of the program is a “Community Development (CD) Seminar” led by the University of Buea (UB) lead faculty, Aborbechem Peter Tam

bi, and developed in collaboration with AEA. Throughout the program, students engage in a service learning project, applying theory into

practice, while pursuing their individual disciplinary interests. Students will also select an additional three courses offered by faculty at UB to support their work in the “CD Seminar” and their practical experience. Integration into UB provides students with the opportunity to interact and learn with Cameroonian students and professors. The AEA Program Advisor, Kelly Brannan Trail co-teaches the “CD Seminar” and guides students through an extensive on-site orientation to life in Buea.