Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It has land borders with Zimbabwe in the northeast, South Africa in the south and southeast and with Namibia to the west. Learn more about Botswana.

Check out the Botswana Tourism Organization

Watch a UofL video on Botswana

Students will travel to cities of Gaborone and Molepolole as members of a multidisciplinary academic team. Participants will work with students in local schools on topics selected by local leaders. Topics in the past have centered around bullying and self esteem.

The trip will also include activities designed to expose students to local culture and history.

Apply for the Botswana Trip

Academic Disciplines Participating

Communication - Dr. Joy L. Hart  - COMM 510-01
Engineering - J. P. Mohsen
Justice Administration - Dr. Price Foster  -  JA 580-97
Pan African Studies - Dr. Theresa A. Rajack-Talley - PAS 686-75
Psychology - Dr. Scott LaJoie - PHPB 650
Public Health- Dr. Scott LaJoie - PHPB 650
Sports Administration - Dr. Marion Hambrick

Botswana Travel Schedule
Botswana Orientation Schedule

Students will need to sign up for the appropriate academic course and attend weekly orientation sessions.