CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences
- Location(s): Cape Town, South Africa
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Take your arts and sciences studies a step further with study abroad in South Africa. Cape Town is all about exploring the wonders of nature while learning about contemporary South African society. The prestigious University of Cape Town (UCT) is ... read more
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People talk about how spending time abroad completely changes you and your perspective. For me, this was very untrue. Perhaps it is because I had the opportunity to live in multiple countries abroad growing up, but I am not sure. I found that being abroad gives you a better understanding of who you are by challenging and questio... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
An immense amount of personal growth. It was so worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
definitely worthwhile gained a lot of independence, learned a lot about a whole new country and continent maya v - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learned quite a bit about my privilege as an American who attends a liberal arts school in a safe town--it is amazing that as a female I can walk outside after dark and feel safe (not true for so many women in Cape Town). Also opened my eyes to several aspects of white privilege that I had never considered before. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I became more aware of international politics beyond the United States. Often times we limit ourselves to domestic affairs. But the events within the international community, such as South Africa, are also important. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I did a lot of new things that I had always wanted to do, I made incredible friends, I challenged myself and grew a lot as a person. I got to experience once in a lifetime things. Olivia T - Clark University - Worcester View Entire Review
everything, and absolutly kiah m - Clark University - Worcester View Entire Review
I learned to be independent in a way I never knew I needed or wanted to be. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned so much I don't know where to begin. I learned to cook for myself, I learned how to be a much more independent student, I learned that I really love Biology (I fell in love with learning about animal locomotion). It was an amazing experience and I am so glad I did it Nicolas K - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I can't really put into words everything I learned abroad. It was an amazing opportunity to live in a part of the world that most people never get to see. It was really a perspective changing 5 months that was completely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned a lot in the classroom, definitely a lot of work, but lived very independently. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I have met some amazing people that I will be in touch with forever, and have learned so much about the African culture after living here. A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about different cultures and perspectives through which people see the world. I learned a lot about the history and continuous struggles in South Africa. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
best independent experience i've ever had A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned that even though it might take a while to get used to a completely new place, it really is in your best interest to go out and explore and make new friends. Studying in Cape Town was definitely worthwhile and I only wish I had stepped out of my comfort zone and started exploring earlier. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
it live and travel by self Zachary C - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was worthwhile A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was extremely rewarding to go to Cape Town, and I never would have had the wonderful experience that I had without CIEE. Karen B - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learned that I am a world traveler and meeting new people and exposure to new cultures and places is very important to me. Studying abroad was worthwhile. Being able to interact first-hand with a culture instead of reading about it is a phenomenal experience. A student - Barnard College View Entire Review
I learned so much about the history and culture of South Africa, while becoming more confident and adventurous as I explored it! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned all about the culture of Cape Town and the history behind an amazingly determined country. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
New perspective, better understanding of a different part of the world and a different culture and history. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned so much about South African history and society and it helped me reflect on my life as an African American living in the USA. It was worthwhile. Maria T - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a ton about South Africa/ Southern Africa while able to have oodles of fun. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Architecture
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Science, Technology and Society
- Cultural Studies
- Sustainability Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Urban Studies
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Design and Applied Arts
- Health Sciences General
- Business
- Accounting
- Finance, Financial Services
- Marketing
- History
- Art
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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