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UIndy Study Abroad at Stellenbosch University

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South Africa
- Stellenbosch

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring

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Degree Level

Bachelors

Language

English

Last Updated: Oct 24, 2018

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Study abroad through the University of Indianapolis' study abroad office at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Stellenbosch was established in 1916, and offers degrees from undergraduate to doctoral in many different fields of study. A beacon that looks to help South Africa, Africa, and the rest of the world, Stellenbosch University strives to promote excellent academics and research. Sign up with UIndy to begin this unforgettable experience in South Africa today!

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Why did you decide to study abroad through the Uiversity of Indianapois at Stellenbosch University in South Africa?

I decided to study in Stellenbosch, South Africa for one main reason. I hadn't studied abroad in undergrad, so I was looking for a Master's program that would allow me to both study International Relations and do fieldwork in a developing country. The University of Indianapolis happened to be launching their South Africa program right as I was looking for a place to study.

I became the first person from the university to study abroad in South Africa, and it was an amazing experience. I was able to study the effects of colonization both in the U.S. and in Africa. I was then able to spend my free time teaching English in a township school and then travel to Kenya to do some fieldwork with street children. I really got a broad perspective and met some amazing people.

What made your study abroad experience unique and special?

This program was special because it took place in Africa. It is hard to find a genuine study abroad program in Africa. I wasn't interested in the typical places like France, England, Italy, etc. The program taught all of their grad school classes in English which was perfect for me. They offered the volunteering experience in the townships which was essential to my degree.

There were over 250 international students studying at the university when I was there so I ended up meeting people from all over the world. I still keep in touch with many of them. Stellenbosch is located in Wine Country and only 45 minutes from Cape Town, so my weekends were filled with lots of exploring - from vineyards to the V & A Waterfront to Kruger Park all the way to Botswana, Mozambique, and Zanzibar!

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How has this experience impacted your future?

Studying in South Africa was literally the best decision of my life. I used the opportunity to thoroughly understand the continent, to explore 9 countries while I was there, and then formed my own company, The Village Experience. The Village Experience operates a fair trade retail store creating a market for over 50 women groups in 30 countries including Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa.

We also operate a socially responsible travel company taking groups to Kenya, Uganda, Thailand, Haiti, and Guatemala to work on development projects and learn about social justice issues. We then opened The Village Cooperative, a non-profit, focused on creating and supporting income-generating businesses in the developing world.

My study abroad experience and the travel there after was the main catalyst for me to launch my company. I personally give speeches on topics ranging from sustainability, eco-tourism, famine relief, colonialism, micro-financing, etc - all of these are rooted in the education I received from The University of Indianapolis and Stellenbosch University.

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