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MIT-Africa Program: Pre-Departure Training
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Course Description
Developed by MIT International Science and Technology Initiativess (MISTI), the purpose of this training is to provide both a contextual and practical framework to approach your experience in an African country as a member of the MIT community. The training features sections on topics relating to Africa and African countries with a focus on history, culture, anthropology, and STEM practice. The training takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete.