A cultural immersion in Tanzania

Students walking through hills in Tanzania
July 26, 2024
The course called “Africa and Development: The Tanzania Experience” was led by Adjunct Instructor Lisa Fiala and introduced students to the African nation through cultural immersion and exploration of development work taking place there.
Students talking to locals in Tanzania

By visiting local NGOs, the U.N. and schools, and hearing from local leaders, students gained insights into the impact of programs in Tanzania. In addition, there were numerous interactions like visiting the Maasai people, going on a safari, traveling to the island of Zanzibar, hiking to waterfalls and even swimming with turtles.

The course was part of the College’s FlagSHIP JanTerm, an immersive and hands-on experience in January. It included trips to Portugal, Chile and Costa Rica, as well as courses in St. Augustine that helped students explore deaf ecosystems, diversity in theatre and homeless youth.

FlagSHIP stands for Flagler Sophomore High Impact Practice, and it's one of the three pillars of Flagler’s signature Core Experience. With a focus on

real-world learning experiences like Study Abroad and collaborative, community-based partnerships, the program helps prepare students for life in a diverse, complex and ever-changing world.

Photos by Anila Lahiri, '21