CIS Abroad - Semester in South Africa - Stellenbosch University

Name: CIS Abroad - Semester in South Africa - Stellenbosch University
Brand: CIS Abroad
SKU: 15534
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Location

South Africa
- Stellenbosch

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

Accounting Animal Science Anthropology Art History Arts Biology Communications Computer Science Conservation and Preservation Cultural Studies Earth Sciences Economics Education Engineering Finance Health Sciences Law Literature Marketing Music Natural Sciences Political Science Psychology Wildlife Sciences +14

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Apartment

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

12890

Price Details

Price may be an estimate, the lower end of a range, or from a previous term. Please see our website for specifics.

Last Updated: Feb 04, 2020

Last Reviewed: Oct 05, 2016

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About Program

Get transported to Stellenbosch, the ideal (and oldest) college town in South Africa, which is a true melting pot of cultures and languages. You’ll stroll the oak-lined streets, meet other students at hip bars and cafés, and hike up the mountains beyond the town for a gorgeous, panoramic view. On Semester in South Africa, you’ll study at Stellenbosch University, a premier university in the nation. Stellenbosch is located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, one of the best wine regions thanks to the warm Mediterranean climate and rich soil. Participate in dozens of clubs, take on a service learning project, or try sailing or rugby. Semester in South Africa is the perfect opportunity to embark on unique adventures.

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Program Highlights

Excursions around Cape Town, the Stellenbosch Winelands, and Table Mountain
Innovative curriculum in liberal arts, science, business, social science, languages, and more
Extensive adventure opportunities
Fantastic sports facilities on campus
Private rooms close to campus

Scholarships

CISabroad Scholarships and Financial Aid

70% of all CISabroad students receive scholarships, grants, or discounts to study abroad. We're unapologetically committed to increasing access to international education for all students.

Value

$250 - $500

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Fun 4
Housing 5
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Studying abroad in South Africa was the best decision for me when going abroad. Being in historic Stellenbosch really offered a unique opportunity. The student life was great from good fun on the weekend to well developed and active clubs looking to help international students get involved. CIS’s program helped me have amazing relationships with locals and other internationals. They also did a stellar job making sure that I was safe. The on site director Athena is an amazing resource and does a great job showing you things that no one else knows about. Overall I had no complaints and countless stories of my once in a lifetime experience.

Cape Town's nature has so much to offer from beaches to mountains. There is a rich history and an insane party scene to explore. The culture is adverse and certainly an eye opening experience.

Difficulties included discrepancies between what my school required for my internship and what the company expected from me as well as issues with the program that provided housing in responding to security concerns.

What would you improve about this program?

Communication with the companies being hired.

Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

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Which destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

Peru! It is affordable, beautiful, welcoming and very rich in culture. Overrated? Every destination has it's own personality. For me, it's more about your expectations. My advice: Leave judgements and expectations at the door when going to a new country or culture.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Understanding people. I believe recruiting and sustaining good staff is the key to a successful company. In order to do so, leadership needs to understand how to keep their staff committed and satisfied.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have grown tremendously! CISabroad allows their employees to blossom and reach their potential every day. I started as a very young professional with minimal "real world" experience and have since then taken on many leadership roles within the organization.

What unique qualities does your company possess?

Shhhhh. It's our secret sauce. Again, our people within the organization are something special. It's amazing how working together with people who share similar beliefs and values can generate such amazing energy.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I love almost every story I hear from our alumni! Seriously. It's too hard to choose one.

About CIS Abroad

We provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens. Our lives were transformed by international experiences. Every day we create a more connected and compassionate world, one person at...