Location
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
Term
Summer
Subject Areas
African Studies
Art History
Arts
Biology
Botany
Business
Communications
Cultural Studies
Engineering
Film
Health Sciences
History
International Business
Linguistics
Literature
Marketing
Natural Sciences
Philosophy
Political Science
Public Health
Service Learning
Social Sciences
+12
General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety
Sep 05, 2019
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About Program
Spend the summer in the captivating city of Stellenbosch, South Africa with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 6 credits through the General Elective Program at Stellenbosch University. Courses are taught in English.
Live in the modern and well-appointed university residence hall at the heart of campus life where you’ll share a double room with another AIFS student. You will receive breakfast daily in your residence hall, as well as welcome and farewell meals hosted by the University.
Cultural and social activities include:
• Wine or beer craft tastings
• Hiking
• Visits to Cape Town and Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope and Robben Island
• 3-day West Coast excursion.
An optional, 6-day Garden Route excursion is also available to AIFS students.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.
LGBTQIA+ Support
At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.
Accessibility Support
Everyone’s experience is unique. We recognize the location you choose can have an impact on your sense of belonging. We encourage you to use the information below as you review your options to select the program and location that will be the best choice for you. If you do not hold the identities that are amplified here, this information is still a great resource for you as well. It will give you a better understanding of those who have this identity.
Impact
Sustainability
In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make Sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2025. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 6 credits and transcript issued by Stellenbosch University
- Visit to Cape Town
- Optional, unforgettable 6-day Garden Route excursion
- 3-day West Coast excursion
- Extra credit options available