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Information Africa is a unique place where many cultures and ideas merge together today as they have throughout history. Students who go there find the scenery and wildlife a great factor for their stay. Cultural differences exist there, but overall this is a great destination to study abroad at. The Middle East is a great place to go to see the origins of many of today's religions and explore a rich cultural center. Curiosity about the region has existed for many decades and will for years to come. The Middle East has a great wealth of formalities that has existed for ages and they are worth taking the time to explore. Students go to Africa and the Middle East for quite a few reasons ranging from the need to find their cultural roots to just wanting a chance to see nature in ways impossible to see anywhere else in the world. The people are friendly, and though they are different, we can learn a lot from them. Scholarships There are a few regional specific scholarships to study abroad in Africa. Below are the big scholarships that you can apply for to aid in your travels to Africa. To find out about more scholarship opportunities, ask an advisor at the International Office for details on program based scholarships or click here. Estimated cost of trips, including airfare and miscellaneous expenses, could range from 10,000 to 15,000 per long session. The Simpson Scholarship in Egyptology for study at The American University in Cairo Qualifications: Semester or year of prospective study at American University in Cairo Junior or Senior status Deadlines: April 15 Award Amounts: $2,500 a semester Contact: aucegypt@aucnyo.edu	Statistics Below are compiled statistics from students who have studied abroad in African or Middle Eastern destinations. Each area cited were rated from 1 to 5 where 5 represents the highest satisfaction in the area displayed. Keep in mind that the numbers reflect a compiled average score from all students and all programs in the area mentioned. Your satisfaction with the program may vary so think it through before selecting a destination and meet with an advisor at Study Abroad Office. Africa 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 4:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 4:Overseas Office staff 4:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 4:Housing options Ghana 5:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 5:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 5:Overseas Office staff 3:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 4:Housing options Based on 4 Responses Morocco 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 4:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 3:Overseas Office staff 4:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 4:Cultural offerings 4:Housing options Based on 5 Responses Egypt 5:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 5:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 4:Overseas Office staff 5:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 3:Housing options Based on 3 Responses Madagascar 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 4:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 5:Overseas Office staff 5:U.S. Affiliate staff 3:Overall academic quality 4:Cultural offerings 4:Housing options Based on 4 Responses	Mali 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 5:UT Study Abroad Office staff service NA:Overseas Office staff NA:U.S. Affiliate staff 3:Overall academic quality 4:Cultural offerings 4:Housing options Based on 1 Responses South Africa 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 4:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 5:Overseas Office staff 4:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 5:Housing options Based on 7 Responses Tanzania 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 5:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 4:Overseas Office staff 4:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 5:Housing options Based on 5 Responses Cameron 3:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 5:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 3:Overseas Office staff 4:U.S. Affiliate staff 2:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 5:Housing options Based on 1 Responses Israel 4:Program purpose fulfilled 5:Decision to study abroad 5:UT Study Abroad Office staff service 4:Overseas Office staff 4:U.S. Affiliate staff 4:Overall academic quality 5:Cultural offerings 4:Housing options Based on 17 Responses

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