Summer in Botswana
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Dates: May 28-June 17, 2026
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Cost: $3,200
Included: accommodations, in-country transportation, some meals, program events and activities, and study abroad fee
Not Included: Tuition, Airfare, some meals
Application deadline: February 15th
Deposit: $575 March 1st (non-refundable)
Final payment deadline: $2,625 with summer tuition and fees deadline
Course information: ECE/EGR 495, EGR 295, EGR 291, EGR 191
Requirements: In order to attend a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).
The Botswana program offers students a unique blend of academic learning, cultural immersion, and community service. Participants travel to Gaborone, Botswana, where they engage in hands-on courses in either AI and STEM or Public Speaking, combined with a global service-learning experience. Guided by faculty, students first meet online to prepare, learning about Botswana’s history, culture, and intercultural engagement. In Botswana, mornings are spent in classes, while afternoons involve teaching AI, coding, STEM skills, or public speaking to local youth at partner organizations. The itinerary also includes cultural excursions, such as city tours, museum visits, nature reserves, and village trips, fostering deeper connections to the host community. After returning, students create reflective YouTube videos to synthesize their experiences. This program not only builds technical and communication skills but also develops global citizenship, cultural understanding, and a commitment to meaningful service.
For more information about this program please contact Dr. Donald Ekong (ekong_d@mercer.edu, 478-301-2271) or the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@mercer.edu, 478-301-5964).