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Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
Program Terms: Winter Break
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Winter Break	2023-2024	11/01/2023 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Area of Study:	History, Philosophy	Program Type:	Cosponsored, Study Abroad
Class Eligibility:	Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large	Program Provider:	CIEE
Program Advisor:	Jill Vodden

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Come to Cape Town and witness the changes taking place in this vibrant country. Our CIEE course - From Rhodes to Mandela and from Apartheid to AIDS - offers an in-depth understanding of the complexity of a country in transition. Discover firsthand South Africa's First World infrastructure and Third World development challenges, and join our culturally diverse community. January is the perfect time of year to stroll South Africa's beautiful beaches and take hikes on the ever-present Table Mountain. During your three week term, you'll enjoy a balance of in-class and extra-curricular activities.

Unique Experiences

STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA

a dynamic developing country

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY

of the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere.

GAIN INSIGHT

into the historical and political transition from Apartheid (segregation) to a democratic South African society.

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Excursions & Activities

Robben Island Museum
District Six Museum
Table Mountain
Township visit
Walking tour of Cape Town
Visiting the District Six Museum
Township tour of Langa and Gugulethu
Visiting the South African Museum
Visiting the Slave Lodge
Volunteering in a Township

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Some meals for students living in homestays
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to South African culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city.
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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Programs : Brochure