Happiness Now Project - Tanzania
Summary
The 2024 Happiness Project will take place for two weeks in May 2024 in Arusha, Tanzania at the VETA Hotel & Tourism Training Institute (VHTTI). NSCC students and employees will work with counterparts from VHTTI to learn about entrepreneurship models in the region. A special focus will be on women entrepreneurs and the team will work on developing strategies to empower these women to have economic stability.
The students will also work in groups on a “mini-venture” project, designing small businesses to be implemented on campus to raise funds to support some of the local entrepreneurs. Students will learn about social entrepreneurship and the importance it brings to communities.
Students will stay on campus in the training hotel and will have access to all hotel-like amenities.
Some global skills opportunities can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) Procedures | NSCC. Students interested in this process should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course learning outcomes.
For more information watch the Happiness Project short documentary.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes from tasks and projects in an international setting;
- Outline the benefits of cross-cultural collaboration for work-related projects and tasks;
- Build evidence of experiences and new learning (both personal and industry related) for portfolio development and the education of others;
- Assess safety and risk pertaining to international travel to make informed decisions about traveling abroad;
- To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and Tanzania.
Timeline
Subject to change
October 2023 - Applications launched
January 5, 2024 - Application deadline
January 2024 - Student selection
February 2024 - Online pre-departure course begins
April 19, 2024 - Pre-departure conference
May 11-26, 2024 - Happiness Now Project in Tanzania
June 2024 - Evaluation and debrief
Fall 2024 - Celebration of learning
Student Eligibility
This program is open to students from any program at NSCC with an interest in entrepreneurship. Students must be in good academic standing. Some international learning programs can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) Procedures | NSCC. Students interested in this process should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course outcomes.
Travel advice and advisories
The Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories will help you make informed decisions about safe travel while you are outside of Canada.
Review travel advisories for Tanzania
Cost Breakdown
Item | Cost (estimated) |
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Program Fee (includes airfare, local accommodations, in-country ground transportation, program activities and some meals) | $4,000 |
Passport and any associated fees (if having to apply for one) | $200 |
Entry VISA for Tanzania | $75 |
Guard.me travel insurance (mandatory purchased through Guard.me). NSCC International books | $100 |
Immunizations & prescriptions (cost will vary depending on individual) | $150-$500 |
Transportation to and from Halifax airport (cost will vary depending on location) | $200 |
Other meals and incidentals (will vary depending on individual) | $200 |
Items of personal nature, tourism activities and excursions outside of the program and souvenirs (varies depending on individual) | $200 |