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SIT Study Abroad South Africa: Education and Social Change (Summer) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Durban, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Please see application instructions for this program below.
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Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Chinese, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Independent Study, International Relations, International Studies, Minority Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women's Studies Click here for a definition of this term Program: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Pass/Fail
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad South Africa: Education & Social Change (Summer)

 

Understand the challenges and successes of transforming education and explore its role in the rapidly changing social and political contexts of South Africa.

 

WHY STUDY EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA?

From the student uprisings against apartheid to contemporary campus life, educational institutions in South Africa have long been sites of social struggle and political organization, as well as centers of formal education. In this context, witness the vital role education has played in the development of a country. Visit classrooms in the cities of Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, and the majestic mountains of rural KwaZulu-Natal. Develop your professional skills during a weeklong practicum, and an educational transformation and leadership workshop. Stay with local families and witness the day-to-day challenges of their lives. Study the Zulu language and culture and interact with nongovernmental organizations, academics, and community leaders crafting education policy. As part of the program, you will integrate theory and practice with field research as you take excursions to key historic, natural, and cultural sites in both urban and rural settings, including the oldest game reserve in Africa, the sites of apartheid-era massacres and riots, and the Phoenix Settlement, home of the late Mohandas Gandhi.

 

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information. 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.    

 

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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

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