Antioch Education Abroad Antioch University 150 E. South College Street Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Phone: (937) 769-1015 or (800) 874-7986 Fax: (937) 769-1019 E-mail: aea@antioch.edu Online: Online Inquiry Form
"This culture/place is incredible and so different from the United States. Being (in Mali) has helped me identify who I am as a person and artist. It was wonderfully challenging and we all grew from this experience. " - Michael Liang, University of Michigan
"It’s challenging in really unexpected ways, and so eye-opening. I’ve become more independent, a better listener, a better communicator, a wiser person. I’m learning to find and pursue my education." - Katelyn Orr, Goucher College
“My homestay family was extremely generous and lovely – they enjoyed meeting other students and took really great care of us." - Becky Fenton, Miami University
“Oumou was a wonderful language teacher and spirit. I feel that my Bamanankan improvement was remarkable, and I was quite comfortable speaking with people and accomplishing basic goals in Bamanankan. It was a great experience.” - Shea Witzberger, Antioch College
“The on-site instructors, from dance, to traditional cloth-dyeing, to music, etc. were absolutely fantastic, both in their instruction and in their patience.” – Jacob Elias, University of Oregon
“Mali is the most richly cultured country I’ve ever seen and everyone could benefit from spending time there.” – Eric Herman, Wesleyan University
“My experience on the apprenticeship has inspired me to think of returning to Mali, perhaps on a Fullbright.” – Emily Harris, Carleton College
“My apprenticeship supervisor has a vast knowledge of the musical material he was teaching me and taught me not only the material, but how to learn in a more traditional Malian way. I know that contact with him will last for longer than just the duration of the program.” – Jacob Elias, University of Oregon
“The culture of Mali is so vibrant and artistically inspiring it deserves to be studied and shared.” – Lee Rainboth, Iowa State University
“I had the unique opportunity of spending my days with a group of photographers who were around my age. We awoke before the sun rose and worked until after it set. I learned an incredible work ethic.” – Stephanie Slattery, Eastern Michigan University
“My apprenticeship . . . making jewelry with a Dogon blacksmith was amazing! I loved it!” – Jamila Hunter, Antioch College
Immerse yourself in Malian culture through the study of its heritage, an arts apprenticeship, and a homestay experience.
Live and study in Mali for 3 months, while completing 4 courses and earning 16 undergraduate semester credits. Engage in a personalized 6-8 week apprenticeship with an expert in your artistic or cultural field Explore Malian culture and artistry while traveling to rural villages, historical towns such as Segou and Siby, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Djenne and the Bandiagara Cliffs. Learn to read, write, and converse in French or Bamanankan. Live with a Malian family and develop meaningful cross-cultural relationships with your host siblings and parents. Heighten your artistic, research, and cross-cultural relations skills, preparing you for further study or your career. MORE.....
Live and study in Mali for 3 months, while completing 4 courses and earning 16 undergraduate semester credits.
Engage in a personalized 6-8 week apprenticeship with an expert in your artistic or cultural field
Explore Malian culture and artistry while traveling to rural villages, historical towns such as Segou and Siby, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Djenne and the Bandiagara Cliffs.
Learn to read, write, and converse in French or Bamanankan.
Live with a Malian family and develop meaningful cross-cultural relationships with your host siblings and parents.
Heighten your artistic, research, and cross-cultural relations skills, preparing you for further study or your career.
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