February 1, 2025; $75*
*The $75 application fee is non-refundable
August 3-11, 2025
The study abroad team will visit the following locations:
1) Children's Resource Center (the orphanage)
2) Bwafwano (the feeding program)
3) Kabwata Market (intercultural experience)
3) Chisomo Center (drop-in center for youth living on the street)
4) Carol Zulu Primary School (the school)
5) Rural Village (intercultural experience)
As part of the study aboard academic activities, study abroad group members will deliver the psychoeducational and therapy materials they prepared (strengthening families, mindfulness, play therapy, assertiveness training, etc.)
As part of interactions with the host culture, the study abroad team will play games with children, do visits to homes of selected children to met family and observe living conditions, and visit the remote village and see lifestyle in the village.
*Students are expected to enroll in one of the following two courses for this study abroad.
FAMS 475R Independent Study
or
MFT 679R Special Topics in MFT
NOTE: Students will meet on-campus from June 26 to July 31 for preparatory coursework.
Course pre-requisites may be waived for students admitted into the study abroad program by the faculty program director
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0
Students with Academic Standings registration holds at the time of application received for falling below a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester(s) will not be allowed to study abroad and should not apply. Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program (possibly with no refund).
Physical Requirements:
Rough terrain for walking (dirt roads) and climbing on a ladder into the back of the military truck (used for primary transportation while in Lusaka).
Study Abroad typically involves a lot of walking! Make sure that you will be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
Travel during the summer in foreign countries can be uncomfortably hot and humid. Air conditioning is not always available.
Students on study abroad must be able to independently navigate in a foreign country and be able to follow specific instructions. This may include figuring out and using public transportation, making their way through airports, negotiating large crowds, and making smart decisions related to their own safety in unfamiliar circumstances.
*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact the Office of Education Abroad if you require such services. Students with significant physical or mental health needs should discuss their suitability for study abroad travel with their medical professional, UVU Student Health Services, UVU Accessibility Services, and/or family before making the decision to apply.
Program fee covers in-country housing and transportation, most meals, international insurance, and coordination of field work with the Mothers Without Borders organization. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$3005
*This cost is tentative and based on program plans and the exchange rate at the time it was posted. This cost may or may not be updated due to exchange-rate fluctuations, program revisions , and program date changes.
*Within 5 days of acceptance into a Study Abroad program, you will be required to pay a $500 non-refundable commitment deposit to confirm your spot. See the Refunds and Cancellation policy.
The student is responsible for these additional costs:
Students over the age of 73 at the time of travel may be required to purchase a supplemental international health and evacuation insurance plan through GeoBlue (approx $200-$500+)
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit, missed flights, etc.
All students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee.
*UVU study abroad tuition is charged as an additional study abroad fee in your student account. It is separate from the study abroad program fee and regular UVU summer tuition. It is not factored into the "equal payment" calculation of the UVU Tuition Table. Study Abroad students are advised to only take study abroad courses during the block of their study abroad program.
There are some scholarship opportunities that are available from UVU and nationally. These scholarships are competitive and have varying application dates. Please click here for more information.
Pell Grants and Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to the UVU Study Abroad Advisor (LA 209) and a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).
UVU Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Waiver benefits may not be used to pay for study abroad tuition or fees.
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Students are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department’s country information webpage for the most up-to-date information on travel advisories, entry, exit, and visa requirements, safety, security, health, and other important travel factors.
