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  • South Africa
    • Stellenbosch
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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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Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

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12890
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Feb 04, 2020
Oct 05, 2016
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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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CISabroad - Semester study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa
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CISabroad - Semester study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa
CISabroad - Semester study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa

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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

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Shamus
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

South Africa Abroad

Oct 5, 2016

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.

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Chelsea
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4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship with the Parliamentary Monitoring Group

Jan 20, 2015

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.
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Staff Interviews

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

Frances Weiner

Program
CIS Abroad - Semester in South Africa - Stellenbosch University
Job Title
Alumni Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Born and raised in West Virginia, Frances grew up in a global household and has always had a passion for cross-cultural learning. As the Alumni Relations and Marketing Coordinator at CISabroad, Frances wears many hats on a daily basis. Her primary duties involve marketing initiatives, student communication, and alumni programming.

woman smiling with mountains in background

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...

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