South Africa: Summer Field Study
HIS 3XXF: South Africa - Problems and Possibilities in South Africa
Experience the awe and diversity of South Africa's geography, history, people, and environment. Spend several nights in a village of people indigenous to the Western Cape. Visit Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and Table Mountain. Help in an after-school program in Soweto. Explore a private safari reserve on the Western Cape.
Program Details
- Program Leaders: Claire Strom and Dan Chong
- Program Location: South Africa
- Tentative Travel Dates: Summer Break, 2026
- Credit: 2 Credit/No Credit
- Prerequisites: Either HIS 125 Cape Town or rFLA 300 Harnessing Opportunity: Innovation in Southern Africa
- Course Requirements: Report on the impact of tourism on indigenous life, regular discussions, participation in pre-travel meetings and all activities during travel, intercultural competency reflection, final program evaluation.
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Program Fee: $100
- Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, meals, program administration, on-site activities, on-site transportation, and emergency insurance.
- Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens.
- Special Notifications: Students should be prepared for substantial walking on uneven ground and some more strenuous hiking. There will also be on-site travel that could induce motion sickness. Use stairs for certain activities or when traveling. There will also be limited food options for students with restricted diets and allergies, as well as limited food options in general. Violent crime may occur and includes robbery. Do not bring valuable possessions. Non-Local may encounter BIAS. Students will be in proximity to wildlife. No vaccinations are required for US visitors, but some are recommended, such as Typhoid, Hep A/B, and flu, and are the students’ responsibility. Please contact International Programs for more information.
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