Study Tour
CANCELED
The Community & International Development Program, Social Work and the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship are making plans for taking you to Madagascar in summer of 2025. You will have the opportunity to see socio-economic problems, design & implement innovative solutions through humanitarian relief and development projects. NOTE: This tour is available to all AU students, undergraduate and graduate.
WHEN
- Class Dates: May 6 - 7, 2025
- Tour Dates: May 12 - June 2, 2025 (tentative dates)
LOCATIONS (tentative)
- Antananarivo (Tana)
- Ampefy
- Mahajanga
- Katsepy
ITINERARY
More information coming soon.
May 6-7: Lectures On-campus
Students taking the tour for academic credit will attend classes on the Tuesday and Wednesday after May graduation.
Monday-Tuesday, May 12-13: Travel Day
Early in the morning we will take the AU bus to the Airport for our flights to Antananarivo (Tana), Madagascar. Afternoon arrival on Tuesday, May 13th and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tana.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Wednesday, May 14: Tana - Rest
Time for rest and exploring after the long trip.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Thursday, May 15: Visit Lemurs' Park and travel to Ampefy
Breakfast at the hotel before heading south-east of Tana to spend our morning at the Lemurs' Park. After lunch we will travel to Ampefy to check into our hotel and then visit sites to discuss Environment, Poverty, Rehabilitation, and Trauma.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Friday, May 16: Ampefy - Lily Waterfalls
Breakfast at the hotel before heading out to study Rural Development and Culture, and to visit Lily Waterfall and Ilot de la Vierge Marie.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Saturday, May 17: Ampefy - Worship & Rest
After breakfast at the hotel we will go to a local church for morning worship. After worship we will head back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon you will be able to choose between resting at the hotel, taking part in creation care/community service, or returning to church for afternoon church fellowship.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Sunday, May 18: Ampefy - Course work
Breakfast at the hotel followed by grant proposal brainstorming.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Monday, May 19: Ampefy - Course work
Breakfast at the hotel followed by working on grant proposal writing. We will also take time to visit the Analavory Geyser.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Tuesday, May 20: Travel to Tana and visit an Iron Works place
Breakfast before heading back to Tana. In Tana we will visit an iron works place called The Art of "Violette et Dieudonne" and have discussions about Social Enterprise, Human Rights, Poverty, Social Mobility, and Project Cycle Management.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Wednesday, May 21: Tana - Site visit
Breakfast at the hotel before hopefully visiting with government officials to discuss Political Economy of Development.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Thursday, May 22: Tana - Site visit and shopping
Breakfast at the hotel before visiting a site to address Development & Innovation, a Market Place for learning about Small and Medium Enterprises, then finishing off with shopping for souvenirs if desired.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Friday, May 23: Travel to Mahajanga
Breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Mahajanga. This drive will take 12-14 hours with several breaks in-between.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Saturday, May 24: Mahajanga - Worship and community service
After breakfast at the hotel we will go to a local church for morning worship. After worship we will head back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon you will be able to choose between resting at the hotel, taking part in creation care/community service, or returning to church for afternoon church fellowship.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Sunday, May 25: Mahajanga Be - Site visit
Breakfast at the hotel before heading to a site to learn and discuss the SDG 15-Life on Land.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Monday, May 26: Daytrip to Katsepy
After breakfast at the hotel we will head to the ocean to take a ferry from Mahajanga to Katsepy on the other side of the bay. Here we will have the opportunity to learn and discuss SDG 14-Life Below Water.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Tuesday, May 27: Mahajanga - Site visit
Breakfast at the hotel before heading out to learn and discuss SDG 5-Gender Equality.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Wednesday, May 28: Mahajanga
Breakfast at the hotel before heading out to implement the Tool Box.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Thursday, May 29: Mahajanga - Site visit
Breakfast at the hotel. Then heading to a site to learn about and discuss SGD 10-Reduced Inequality.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Friday, May 30: Travel to Tana
Breakfast at the hotel before returning to Tana. This drive will take 12-14 hours with several breaks in-between.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Saturday, May 31: Tana - Worship and community service
After breakfast at the hotel, we will go to a local English-speaking church for morning worship. After worship, we will head back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon you will be able to choose between resting at the hotel, taking part in addressing poverty, or returning to church for afternoon church fellowship.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Sunday-Monday, June 1-2: Travel Day
After breakfast at the hotel, you can choose between going to the market to shop for souvenirs before flying out, or resting at the hotel until it is time to leave in the late morning. After our Monday morning arrival in Chicago we will take the AU bus back to Andrews University.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
COURSES (subject to change)
Meet with your advisor to discuss your choices:
Undergraduate choices (pick 2 + BHSC 378-041*):
- INEN 309-041 The Implementation Tool Box (3 cr)
- INEN 340-041 Topics: Social Innovation (3 cr)
- SOWK 475-041 Topics: International Poverty (3 cr)
- SOCI 475-041 Topics: Grantwriting (3 cr)
- *BHSC 378-041 Study Tour (0 cr) (required - tour fee)
Graduate choices (pick 2 + CIDS 578-041**):
- CIDS 535-041 Grant Writing (3 cr)
- CIDS 554-041 Poverty Analysis & Reduction Strategies (3 cr)
- CIDS 575-041 Topic: Social Innovation (3 cr)
- SOWK 675-041 Topics: International Poverty (3 cr)
- **CIDS 578-041 Study Tour (0 cr) (required - tour fee)
NOTE: Please contact the CIDP office before registering and for more information.
COST
Tentative Costs:
- $9,810 = Undergraduate student
- $8,790 = Graduate student
- $3,900 = Community
Tentative Breakdown:
- Graduate students: (6 credits of program tuition + general fee + tour fee)
- Undergraduate students: (6 credits of full tuition + general fee + $700 tour fee)
APPLICATION FORMS
Tutorial about the forms required.
REQUIRED FORMS and DUE DATES SCHEDULE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 15, 2025
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CONTACT
Tour Organizer and MSCID Advisor
Joel Raveloharimisy
raveloha@andrews.edu
Marlena Maier
cidp@andrews.edu
Call: 269.471.6538
Social Work Advisor
Twyla Smith
twyla@andrews.edu