Black Studies Study Abroad Programs
“There is so much to learn about human rights and social justice in Ghana.” That’s what Kasia O. had to say with excitement when reflecting on her month in Ghana, Africa, studying the culture, collaborating on research with the country’s educational and political institutions, and exploring narratives of the Black diaspora in other settings.
When we step outside our comfort zone and experience other cultures, our understanding and capacity to think innovatively expands. For most students and alumni, that started the moment they arrived on the Forty Acres. Recall how being on campus changed your view of the world. Now imagine being a part of the effort to make the desire to learn globally, a reality, for students.
When you give to support Black Studies Study Abroad Programs, you help students’ education become more well-rounded and meaningful. Better-equipped students means they are better prepared for their future careers and life.
Students who face financial challenges often can’t afford to travel abroad. The cost of tuition and living expenses home alone present challenges, so the possibility of continuing studies in another state or country, is often not an option. Thanks to you, students like Kasia can apply what she learned in the classroom, practically, in the field while in Ghana.
For 50 years, Black Studies has led UT Austin’s to build a campus that is inclusive and diverse for students and faculty. We believe that borders are meant to be crossed, boundaries are meant to be pushed, and breakthroughs happen when we are stretched and inspired by new experiences. That’s why Black Studies is committed to taking students abroad to places like Nicaragua, Africa and Brazil. You help shape an education that is first-class – locally and globally. Please give to support Black Studies Study Abroad Programs today.
About Black Studies at UT
Black Studies at The University of Texas at Austin is a collective endeavor like no other Black Studies initiative in the country. With a history rooted in activism, the group draws its strength from three distinct, yet aligned campus units – the African and African Diaspora Studies Department, the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies, and the Institute for Urban Policy Research Analysis. Through cutting-edge policy research, thought-provoking scholarship, and robust arts and cultural programming, Black Studies at UT is a premier research and education destination for students, faculty, visiting scholars, and the community at large. It’s exciting to think about all of the compelling research, programming, and scholarly pursuits that are happening – every day – at UT Austin.
