Dates
From: Monday, September 23, 2024
To: Friday, October 4, 2024
Duration
12 Days
Cities
Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia
Why The EdTour?
We are excited to head back to the Land of Promise (Africa) to explore more countries. Join us this Fall for EdTour – East Africa! We are returning to our mainstay destinations of Kenya and Ethiopia with a return to Rwanda and Tanzania. We’re also excited to expand our reach this year with the addition of Uganda to the tour.
Be ready to meet students, parents, and high school counselors across East Africa. Our tours offer a mix of school visits and Counselor Socials – our counselor only networking events. Mini College fairs will be organized in collaboration with EducationUSA and the U.S. Embassy (tentative for some countries).
The EdTour tries to maintain a balance between educational and fun activities. Cultural and historical activities are planned throughout the tour. We are a self-proclaimed group of foodies so make sure you come hungry and join us on a culinary journey across the African continent!
Why EdTour - East Africa?
- More than 60% of Africa’s population is under the age of 25. By 2030, young Africans are expected to constitute 42% of global youth.
- More than 100 languages spoken, there is more linguistic diversity in East Africa than in any other African region.
- According to Open Doors, in the year 2022/2023 the number of students studying in the U.S. from Rwanda: 1372 (11.9% increase from previous year), Uganda: 1088 (20.2%), Tanzania: 904 (20.7%), Kenya: 4059 (6.8%), and Ethiopia: 3006 (12.2%).
- According to UNESCO, the number of students studying in the U.S. from Rwanda: 1422, Tanzania: 703, Kenya: 3648, Ethiopia: 2271, Uganda: 882.
COUNTRIES
Who is this program for?
Undergraduate Admissions Representatives
- Visit 4-8 high schools in each city.
- Network with high school counselors through our counselor socials.
- Meet students/parents during events hosted at various schools.
- Mini college fairs in collaboration with EducationUSA (tentative). Country fairs in collaboration with EducationUSA (tentative).
- You will meet some Graduate degree seeking students during the mini college fairs as well.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Dar es Salaam City Tour – Tanzania
- Zanzibar Beaches – Tanzania
- Coffee/City Tour – Ethiopia
- Wildlife Safari – Kenya
Full-time Tour Director
Ground Transportation
Networking Events
Official Receptions
Some Cultural Activities
All Gratuities
Security Personnel
Although Hotel and Visa fees are not included in the tour cost; we will work with the hotels on a group rate for all participating representatives. Any documentation needed for the visa shall be provided by EdPrograms. We prefer to stay in Marriott properties (where available) during all our tours.
Eligibility Requirements
- This tour is open to accredited higher education institutions only.
- Institutions must be two-year, four-year, and graduate degree-granting institutions.
- Tour participants need to be full-time admissions employees of the participating institution.
- Alumni and recruitment agents can not represent the registered institution on our tours.
- Universities will be reviewed by the advisory board in case of exceeding tour capacity.
- Participating Institutions must adhere to the NAFSA’s Statement of Ethical Principles.
Past Programs
