CIEE January in Cape Town

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

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Apartment (Single)

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Have you ever considered trading the northern hemisphere mid-winter for the southern hemisphere mid-summer? You can do precisely that by spending January studying abroad in Cape Town!

South Africa's "Mother City" consistently ranks in the world's top three tourist destinations, and January is one of its best months of the year! During your three weeks, you'll learn about power, privilege, injustices, reconciliation, and the changes taking place across this vibrant destination. Outside the classroom, you'll explore Cape Town's stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and most beloved vineyards. In addition to hiking, surfing, and sightseeing, you will participate in immersive co-curricular activities organized by CIEE to increase your cultural understanding of South Africa's second-largest city.

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.

Read ABOUT CAPE TOWN

Excursions & Activities

Featured excursion:

As part of your course, you’ll visit the Robben Island Museum, a World Heritage Site where the first democratically elected President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned under apartheid laws. You will walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, tour the island’s rich fauna and flora treasures, visit the lime quarry where the political prisoners worked, and see the village where former warders lived.

Other activities:

Table Mountain visit
Langa community visit
Walking tour of Cape Town
Exploring the District Six Museum
Visiting the Slave Lodge
Participating in community engagement activities in under-served communities

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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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.