Students studying African studies at Carthage have many opportunities to enrich their education.

Student Organizations

Carthage African studies students can get involved in a number of student organizations dedicated to putting what’s learned in the classroom into practice. Join the Future of Africa, the Black Student Union, and more!

See African studies student organizations

J-Term

January Term, or J-Term, is a month-long period of study in January in which all academic departments offer innovative courses on campus, as well as study tours in other countries. While many students use J-Term to fill an academic requirement, others gain valuable global experience by traveling abroad.

Learn more about J-Term