ELIGIBILITY: This program/course is open to students over the age of 18. Students must be in good standing with their University at the time of the program to participate and receive credit.

All participants MUST attend two mandatory one-day orientation sessions before the trip. The program involves quite a bit of moving around from city to city, and walking in hot temperatures, so students should plan accordingly.

Program size is limited to 30, and participation is contingent upon acceptance by the Program Director.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM ITINERARY:

Day 1: Depart Atlanta (overnight)

Day 2: Arrive in Dar es Salaam and rest.

Day 3: On-site safety orientation and day tour of city of Dar es Saalam; free time

Day 4: Depart on ferry boat for Zanzibar (3-hour ride) and a tour around the city

Day 5-9: Zanzibar site visits and free time; depart for Arusha

Day 10-12: Depart for Arusha for site visits to Tanzanian colonial post tour and 3-day lodge safari to Ngorogoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Maasai Mara. Excursions to the Great Rift Valley and the Olduvai Gorge, also known as “the Cradle of Mankind.” Return to Dar es Salaam.

Day 13: Discussion/cultural excursions in Dar es Salaam on colonialism links to slave trade and modern-day culture/skin bleaching; day trips; free time

Day 14: Depart Tanzania (overnight flight)

Day 15: Arrive in Atlanta

Day 16: Final papers due in Atlanta

INVESTMENT: The program cost may vary at any time according to currency fluctuations. The cost is tentatively set at $3,900 per person, plus any fees for tuition from the university. Non-resident/out-of-state students will pay in-state tuition plus a $250 fee in addition to the program cost.

TESTIMONIALS

"We went to Tanzania for 2 weeks with Dr. Kelly. Within those 2 weeks we went to Dar es Salam, Zanzibar, and Arusha. We learned about the culture and history and how that has effected current day Tanzania. We went to museums, saw historic monuments. We went to the beach and went on a safari in the mountains. This experience was life changing for me. I loved every moment. There was rarely a dull moment."

- Ryan Cayo

"During May 2018 students from Georgia State University went on a two week excursion with Dr. Kelly Lewis and we couldn't of been more pleased. From living and Africa and years of observing the culture Dr. Kelly smoothly immersed students into the fast paced Tanzanian culture. For many students, we had never left the country before, but Dr. Kelly made it more than comforting so that we could transition smoothly into the beautiful Tanzania culture. Because of all the activities we received a taste of just a little of everything that the country has to offer. Thanks Dr. Kelly for giving a true test of the world of Tanzania and all of the beautiful things the country offers."

 - Kye Brewer

"I have had the pleasure to take part in 2 of the GlobeCoRe trips; the first to Tanzania as a student back in 2011 and second as a host for one of the visits within the Dubai trip this year. My experience traveling to Tanzania is still today one of my best ones traveling abroad. It included everything one enjoys in a trip overseas. Culture, history, beauty, art, food, good people, nature & beaches! Over the years I have traveled to many places and met many people whom have also visited Tanzania, but none of their experiences compared to my trip with Dr. Lewis and GlobeCore. It’s still difficult to put my experiences into words. The best word to sum it up is AMAZING! After my experience in Tanzania, my desire to learn and see more cultures were triggered and after graduation I continued to do so. I had a desire to be engulfed in a foreign country so I can explore the culture first hand. This is how I was given the opportunity to host Dr. Lewis and a group of university students to my school in Dubai, where I provide college and career counseling. My local Emirati students had the opportunity to engage in conversation with the university students about cultural differences, university life, myths about each culture and much more! This was an amazing experience for both parties and I was honored to be given the opportunity to facilitate the program. I owe much of my appreciation for cultural differences to my first overseas trip to Tanzania and I would recommend it to anyone."

– Patricia Villard

"I participated in a 2019 study abroad with Dr. Kelly. It was a wonderful experience with nearly every detail planned to the t. I learned a great deal about the history of Tanzania and the reasons why some of it’s residents are bleaching their skin. I would definitely recommend her services."

– D Marshall

"I had the opportunity to take part in one of GlobeCore Inc.’s cultural immersion experiences through a university study abroad trip to Tanzania to study the psychology of skin-bleaching and the East African slave trade. It was my first time out of the country and I found comfort in how well-executed and planned every step of the trip was. Dr. Kelly Lewis was the organizer of the trip and it was evident that she had everything taken care of. Because of this, I was able to really take in how breathtakingly beautiful and rich East Africa is. I learned so much about myself and about working with other cultures. I know it sounds dramatic to say, but I genuinely returned to the US with an improved mindset and brighter outlook and many of the friends I made on the trip feel the same way. Traveling is such a great way to challenge what you thought you knew about yourself, your home country, and the rest of the world. Couldn’t have hoped for a better first experience. Thank you!"

– Brytani Smith

"Working with Dr. Kelly and her GlobeCoRe team on a study abroad trip significantly reduces the amount of work and stress a program director typically experiences. Planning a study abroad is a huge amount of work, but when you work with Dr. Kelly’s team, she takes care of all the in-country arrangements and anything else you need. The only thing you need to work on are things from the university’s end (e.g., promoting your trip and accepting students) and her team can do that if your institution allows it. Only having to manage the university’s side of things is at least a 50% reduction in the amount of work planning a study abroad requires. Another large benefit to working with Kelly is that during the trip you aren’t in a country on your own managing a group of students by yourself. There is someone else who can help address the inevitable wrinkles that arise in country. It is great comfort to know that there is someone with you to help decide on a plan of action and execute it. Dr. Kelly and her team are problem-solvers and can help you manage any problem, small or large. Having anyone be a partner would give you these benefits, but on top of these benefits, Dr. Kelly is fun, friendly, and inclusive. I have fond memories of things we did together on our trips. Working with Dr. Kelly and team greatly improves the program director’s workload, and also makes the trip more fun and enjoyable."

– University Professor, Georgia State University

TRIP FACILITATOR

Kelly Lewis-Arthur, Ph.D. : Licensed Clinical Psychologist

 Her theoretical orientation is primarily systems-based with roots in interpersonal, CBT and solution-focused approaches. Essentially, she works with clients to facilitate individual and systems level change within a context that is empowering, culturally sensitive, interpersonal, solution focused and supportive of the cultural world view of those she works with. She has taught and mentored doctoral level clinicians-in-training and presented at national/international conferences and workshops on the topics of multi-cultural mental health, diversity and cross-cultural psychology, empowerment approaches to treatment, life and career coaching, family-systems therapy, community psychology and prevention, program evaluation, and women's issues. Dr. Kelly's hobbies include: traveling, exploring new cultures, cooking, spending time with family/friends, enjoying the outdoors and adventure activities and being near the water.

For information about our Cultural Immersion Experiences, please contact our office at:

https://globecoreinc.com

(770) 284-1044