Recruiting Engineering Students for a Special Study Abroad Program

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Study Abroad–Study Water Systems in Morocco! 

“Business Morocco: Triple Impact Africa”

Morocco 1The Foster School of Business invites engineering students for an Early Fall Quarter 2016 Exploration Seminar called “Business Morocco: Triple Impact Africa.” This program visits fun and exciting cities like Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh. however, this program has a service mission that involves a 3-day trek into the High Atlas Mountains were participants analyze water systems that serve Berber farmers. The final team project is work on a grant to raise money for the villagers. This trip is focused on impacting the lives of participants (intellectual, physical, and spiritual) and impacting the triple bottom line of a developing country (social, financial, and environmental). As well, the program is timed to make it easy for students to do a side-trip to Europe before school starts! 

Applications are now underway. The Application deadline is March 1. 

Upcoming Info Sessions:

  • Thurs, Jan. 28th, 12:30 to 1:20 PM in Paccar 456
  • Weds, Feb. 3rd, 12:30 to 1:20 PM in Paccar 456
  • Thurs, Feb. 18th, 12:30 to 1:20 PM in Paccar 456

Quick Facts:

  • Location: Ifrane, Morocco
  • Academic Term: Exploration Seminar, August 28 until September 22nd
  • Estimated Program Fee: $4,500
  • Credits: 5 UW credits
  • Prerequisites: None!
  • For More Information: Learn more by visiting their website