What are Fellows’ social lives like?
A Fellow’s social life will depend on where they are placed. Major urban areas generally offer a larger social scene and a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, and other locales that Fellows may enjoy frequenting. In smaller cities and more rural areas, Fellows may find fewer foreigners, but the opportunities for interaction with community members may be easier to come by. We encourage you to read the Fellows’ Reports in our reports database (you will need to email piafapp@princetoninafrica.org for the login information) to learn more about Fellows’ experiences at various posts.
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Our History
In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.
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