AFS Intercultural Programs: Tunisia Gap-Year and Beyond

  Tunisia

• Other Cities in Tunisia: 
Tunis

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Summer Archaeology Program: Jun/Jul. 2010- Jul. 2010

Description: Extending from the luxuriant Mediterranean seacoast to the arid Sahara, Tunisia is a North African Muslim nation that has strong ties to the Middle East. While family life can be quite traditional, and social rituals are deeply rooted in Arabic culture, Tunisia is one of the most westernized Arab countries. Greek, Phoenician, Egyptian, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European cultures all contribute to the multi-ethnic population, rich cuisine, and variety of traditions.

Highlights: Summer Archaeology - NEW!

Join the AFS Tunisia Archaeology Camp and get your hands dirty. The site is located near the tip of the Cap Bon Peninsula in NE Tunisia, approximately 100 km east of Tunis, the capital city. The precise part of the site in which the group will be working and the type of work will be assigned by the on-site project manager, a scholar from the National Institute of Heritage under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. The project will include both excavation and restoration work. Participants will live in dorm-like setting on the work-site.

Cost in US$: Archaeology: (USD 1,500)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AFS Intercultural Programs/USA's Mission Statement: AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS Intercultural Programs is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in over 50 countries around the world through independent, not-for-profit AFS organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.

Year Founded: 1947