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South Africa, Stellenbosch Summer

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Program Terms:

Summer

Restrictions:

UW-Eau Claire applicants only

Fact Sheet:




GPA:	2.80	Language of Instruction:	English
Year in School:	May apply as sophomore; must have at least junior standing by program begin	Academic Pre-requisites:	None

Program Description:

THE PROGRAM
The summer program in South Africa will be hosted by Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch's Summer School is a four-week program where UW-Eau Claire students will take three courses for a total of six credits. Past Summer Schools have enrolled approximately 100 students. Known as the Rainbow Nation, South Africa is a society in transition. You can experience several aspects of this fascinating country through classroom study and academic field trips.

Stellenbosch University was founded in 1866 and is now recognized as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. Stellenbosch University is home to approximately 22,000 students (roughly 16,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students). Stellenbosch University is multilingual institution with instruction primarily in Afrikaans and English.

All courses on the summer program are taught in English. To learn more about the program, click here.

THE LOCATION
Stellenbosch University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape winelands. This university town is home to 90,000 residents (excluding students) and is located about 30 miles from Cape Town, the second largest city in South Africa.

Student walking with elephant

HOUSING & MEALS
You will stay in double rooms in a Stellenbosch University residence hall. It is basic, but comfortable. Bedding is provided. You will be responsible for preparing your own meals.

ACADEMICS
To learn about eligibility requirements, academic offerings, and the academic calendar: Academics - South Africa Summer

COST
Below you will find more information on program cost: Summer 13

PHOTO GALLERY
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STUDENT LIFE
Stellenbosch University offers students the option to participate in a tour of the famous "Garden Route" for an additional fee ($475 in summer 2012). Students visit the beautiful Garden Route for 6 days with a guide. The fee includes: transport, bed, breakfast and dinner (3-star).

STUDENT EXPERIENCE
My time in South Africa is the best experience I have ever had. I went way out of my comfort zone and got to experience and learn so much about the culture! I never in a million years thought I would eat a sheep's cheek (a Xhosa tradition, not just curiosity).... This program offers so many amazing opportunities and is coordinated so well! South Africa has been (as cheesy as it sounds) a life changing experience! I don't want to leave but it just means that I get to come back again! -Ellen

EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA!
Towns and places that will be visited are: Oudtshoorn (Cango Caves; Ostrich, Crocodile and Cheetah farms); George, Knysna (Knysna Lagoon, Featherbed Nature Reserve); Plettenberg Bay (Elephant Park, Robberg Nature Reserve, Monkeyland); Tsitsikamma National Park, Mossel Bay. Although the 2013 itinerary has not been announced, this past Garden Route Itinerary is available as an example

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information click here

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, read the application instructions on the How to Apply Page. Then return to this program brochure page, and click the 'apply now' button at the top of the page.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.