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Our Global Reach: Africa

Study Abroad

In Africa, the Office of International Programs has approved Study Abroad programs in Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Visiting International Students Program (VISP)

Barnard participates in a Visiting International Students Program (VISP) Partnership with the University of Ghana.

Global Symposia

In March 2011, Barnard hosted its annual Global Symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Faculty Research

Selected Barnard faculty research is being conducted on material from the Congo and Nigeria.

Short Term Student/Faculty Trips

Recently, a Barnard faculty member took students on short term research trips to Ghana.

Student Research

As a result of an international fellowship or scholarship, students have researched in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.

Alumnae

Additionally, our global Alumnae Network includes graduates in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Swaziland.

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Student Research in Burkina Faso

As the result of an awarded Tow Fellowship, Mollie Van Gordon, Barnard College '09, spent three months in Burkina Faso, conducting research related to women and the environment. Working with Reciproka, a local organization that works on environmental issues, education, and culture, Mollie was able to examine the activities of informal rural associations, small NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations.