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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It was amazing. I grew up so much, as you are required to do going to a different place with a different culture. Cape Town is amazing and so beautiful. I made amazing friends and had the best time. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about a new culture, gained friends, had amazing adventures and did some really fun things (travel around Africa, went bunjee jumping, wine tasting, mountain hiking, ect) and most importantly, learned more about the world and about myself. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
yes A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned so much about different cultures, traditions, racial inequalities, philosophies, religions, medicine, etc. It was most definitely worthwhile and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. A student - Tulane University View Entire Review
Gained a greater appreciation for what I have and the short time I have with it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I don't even know where to begin. I feel like a much more mature person and also way more positive, like I can deal with anything life throws at me A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I have become more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses. I never realized how independent I was. Michele K - Providence College View Entire Review
Expanded my familiarity with foreign cultures. Made me feel more mature, more independent, more confident to travel. Tara H - Middlebury College View Entire Review
South Africa was amazing program just had too many rules. Jeff O - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned to complain less and take advantage of my education. My ideas about South Africa were challenged in several ways and I grew a lot because I made every effort to immerse myself in the local culture(s). My time there has heightened my desire to ensure that everyone has access to an excellent education as a way to reverse... Kamilah W - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Studying abroad helped me to become more independent and confident. It also opened me up to Africa. I knew little of South Africa before I went. But now I am in love with the country and I am much more interested in Africa. This program helped me realize just how complex South Africa is and often how misunderstood South Africa a... michael o - Texas Christian University View Entire Review
I learned so much it is impossible to distill down into a few sentences. I deepened my understanding of not only myself, but the world around me and my place and role within that world. I gained a self assurance and confidence, a deepening knowledge of who I am, what I am capable of and what I am becoming. I learned how it is ... Serena E - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I was the only person from my school to ever go on this program and I also went their knowing noone.. this helped me learn how to meet new people and live independtly. my travel skills have also become amazing. I am glad that I pushed myself to go to such an unusual place because it was probably the best thing I have ever done! Courtney C - Providence College View Entire Review
I gained a deeper understanding about a country that I would have never necessarily known or cared about otherwise. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes. Zoe I - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about another city. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
In short, I learned more about myself and my love for independence and exploration. I spent a good deal of time exploring on my own. I was also thrilled to study in a place so naturally beautiful. I have a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature. Cristina L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a superior feeling of independence and the ability to take care of myself. I also think I am much more confident in general with my ability to meet and get along with people. Andrew A - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile. I gained a lot, not only academic knowledge from campus, but how to deal with cultural differences and connecting with people from drastically different backgrounds. I cannot possibly list everything I've learned but it consisted of valuable lessons about adaptability, open-mindedness, and risk-taking. A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
My time in South Africa was undoubtedly the best experience of my life. I gained a new perspective not only on South Africa, but on how the rest of the world views my own country. If students enter their study abroad with an open mind and curiosity they will definitely have a similar experience. While abroad I was surrounded by ... Lacey N - Tulane University View Entire Review
It was the most amazing 4 months of my entire life. I was truly able to live in a different country and experience a different way of life. This forced and allowed me to grow into a much stronger, independent, and cultured individual. I learned an incredibly deal about myself and can't wait to do something like this again. Charlotte H - Middlebury College View Entire Review
YES! catherine g - Trinity University View Entire Review
I want to go many more places in Africa now, and I really appreciate what I have now, not that I didn't before, but I now know how some people can truly have nothing. Kate W - DePauw University View Entire Review
Absolutely. While i have a lot of criticisms, it was one of the most wonderful things i have ever done. What I learned, in and out of school, cannot even be summarized here. I learned so much history, culture, music, and life lessons. Meeting new people, from a different lifestyle is a gift, and an important experience. It truly... A student View Entire Review
YES!!! 100% Juliana C - Barnard College View Entire Review
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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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