Dates
From: Monday, Sep 04, 2023
To: Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023
Duration
10 Days
Cities
Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania & Kenya
Why The EdTour?
Join us this Fall for our EdTour – East Africa, as we return to Kenya and Ethiopia while diving further into East Africa through the additions of Rwanda and Tanzania.
East Africa won our hearts with its region wide high-quality students and their willingness to study internationally during our first ever EdTour – Africa in Spring 2023. We are excited to head back to the Land of Promise(Africa) to explore more countries.
Be ready to meet students, parents, and high school counselors across East Africa. Our tours offer a mix of school/university visits, and networking events with students, parents, and high school counselors. Country fairs in some countries will be organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA.
Apart from meeting quality students, a lot of fun activities are planned throughout the tour. EdTour is run by a group of foodies so make sure you come hungry and join us on a culinary journey across the African continent!
Why EdTour - East Africa?
- With 1.2 Billion people, Africa is the second most populous continent – making it 16% of the world’s population.
- 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.
- There are more languages in East Africa than in any other region – over a 100.
- According to Open Door, in the year 2021/2022 the number of students studying in the U.S. from Ethiopia: 2680, Rwanda: 1226, Tanzania: 749, Kenya: 3799.
COUNTRIES
Who is this program for?
Undergraduate Admissions Representatives
- Visit 4-8 high schools in each country
- Network with high school counselors through our counselor socials
- Meet students/parents during events hosted at various schools
- Country fairs in collaboration with EducationUSA (tentative).
Graduate Admissions Representatives
- Visit multiple universities across Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, & Kenya
- Engage in conversations with young undergraduate students in the fields of STEM, Business, and Social Sciences through discussion panels and presentations
- Country fairs in collaboration with EducationUSA (tentative).
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Coffee/City Tour – Rwanda
- History Tour- Ethiopia
- Dar es salaam City Tour – Tanzania
- Wildlife Safari – Kenya
Full-time Tour Director
Ground Transportation
Networking Events
Official Dinners
Recreational Activities
All Gratuities
Security Personnel
Although Hotels and Visa fees are not included in the tour cost; We will facilitate our tour participants with negotiated corporate rates for the hotels. Any documentation needed for the visa shall be provided by EdPrograms.
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
