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About the Program
Give back to your host community in an experience that combines meaningful service learning placement with academic reflection in a structured environment. This summer program allows you to explore conflict, reconciliation, peace-building efforts, and human rights, all while gaining experience through hands-on service learning. Designed for students interested in contemporary issues facing South Africa—such as conflict and human rights—and serving the community, you’ll see firsthand the effects of and response to the challenges affecting local communities.
Requirements
- Overview
- Location:
- Port Elizabeth
- Dates:
- 6/27/16 - 7/22/16
- Price:
- $5,195
- Credits:
- 6
- Deadlines
- Apply by:
- Closed
- Withdraw by:
- 5/1/16
- Application Requirements
- $300 Confirmation Deposit
- $95 Online Application Fee
- Complete Application
- Transcript - Official
Program Structure
You’ll enroll in two courses; each meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You'll earn a total of 6 U.S. credits (up to 90 contact hours).
Classes meet Monday-Thursday, with Fridays reserved as study days. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Friday.
You'll complete a NMMU Module Selection Form before you leave for Port Elizabeth. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
6
Credits
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings may not be finalized until the start of the term; we’ll post an updated list when the host institution finalizes its offerings.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
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Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs*. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we’ve included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover “reasonable” costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
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