Intrax Study Abroad: Summer Cultural Exploration in South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Intrax Study Abroad: Explore South Africa!

Sitting near the Southern tip of the African continent, with its temperate climate and the majestic Table Mountain rising in the background, Cape Town is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has an architecture and lifestyle which are broadly cosmopolitan yet quintessentially Capetonian. With a diversity of people and landscapes - from the mountains, lush indigenous gardens to sandy beaches, the Cape is the perfect place for the adventurous spirit. Intrax Summer Cultural Exploration program provides students the opportunity to study and explore on location, going beyond the classroom to learn about the world's most important issues.

Learn:

Engage in lively discussions about current events in Africa in an intimate classroom environment Monday through Friday for three hours per day. These educational sessions, facilitated by experienced teachers will enable students to develop an understanding of African history and literature, African language, and the unique ecology and zoology of the Cape. Students will also hear from expert and compelling guest speakers, on topics ranging from apartheid to AIDS and economic development.

Program Requirements:

* 15-18 years old.
* Motivated students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4 point scale.
* Mature, flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to living with a host family.
* Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school.
* US Citizen/Resident- living in the US.

Highlights: On our 4 week Summer Cultural Exploration High School Program you'll live with a host family, attend language classes in the morning, enjoy activities in the afternoon, and explore South Africa through fun weekend excursions. No previous language experience is required.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for program fees.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available. Intrax Study Abroad offers several High School scholarships with the support of our partners. We also encourage students to help pay for their Study Abroad program by fundraising a portion of their program fees. Youth Leader Scholarship: Awards of USD 200 to USD 1,000 are granted to high school study abroad applicants on the basis of academic merit, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in community service and have demonstrated their commitment to studying abroad by raising funds to help cover their high school study abroad program fees.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Intrax Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Intrax Study Abroad is a premier youth exchange organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Since 1980, as a part of Intrax Cultural Exchange, we've provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, semester and academic year programs.  Let us help you plan your Cultural Adventure!

Year Founded: 1980