Study / Internship Program at University of Cape Town, South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall, Spring Semesters

Description: Connect-123's study abroad programs in South Africa are ideal for students from all majors (including business, communications, journalism, human rights, and sustainable development) with an interest in earning academic credits while building their international work experience. Program participants are enrolled as full-time students at the University of Cape Town and all courses, taught by faculty, are fully accredited by the University. Students live in secure apartments in Cape Town and, during the semester, can participate in numerous community-based activities. Fun and fast-paced, the programs have been designed for future leaders and creative thinkers from all disciplines.

Highlights: Orientation:
Upon arrival, all program participants attend an orientation, introducing students to contemporary South African history, economics and culture. This program also covers practical items such as safety, health care, housing and a schedule of events for the semester.

Accommodation:
Housing, which is included in the program fee, is provided for students in comfortable, upscale furnished apartments or guesthouses with 24-hour security and wireless Internet access.

Social Programs:
Connect-123 organizes numerous social and cultural events for students each semester. These activities may include climbing Table Mountain, cycling in the Cape Point nature reserve, touring wineries and camping on overnight trips. We also link students each semester with a variety of township-based community service projects. Opportunities include tutoring children, mentoring high school students, volunteering at health care clinics and helping to build houses for the homeless.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 11,950 USD

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2 to 4

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement: Connect-123 facilitates internship, volunteer and service learning opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students in Cape Town in a wide range of fields including business, education, engineering, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development. All programs are designed to create equal value for the international students, as well as for the local organizations where they work.

Year Founded: 2005