WorldStrides Study Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa
- Hosted at: University of Cape Town
- Location(s): Cape Town, South Africa
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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The University of Cape Town is the oldest and most prestigious university in South Africa. It is one of the continent's leading teaching and research institutions. UCT offers courses and majors in almost every discipline. For beautiful views of th... read more
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I learned how to live frugally and to live life out of my comfort zone. This experience was more than worthwhile. South Africa stole my heart and I cannot wait to visit/live there soon. Shelby Willburn - West Texas A&M University View Entire Review
I learned so much more about myself as well as various cultures while living in Cape Town. I gained independence and a new perspective of the world from my stay in South Africa. Allyson C - Boston University View Entire Review
Just living abroad made me see things differently after coming back Kunah Y - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I would go back and do it again if I could. I had the best 5 months of my life. A student View Entire Review
Definitely Amber L - University of Denver View Entire Review
yes Jack O - Davidson College View Entire Review
More than worhtwhile... an experience to learn about the world and my place in it. An amazing city, a well-structured program, and a good university. Elisabeth B View Entire Review
YES - I learned so much about South Africa and its history, its present, and its racial and social issues. It is a fascinating, beautiful country filled with pleasant people. Studying abroad in South Africa caused me to go abroad again, to Uganda, after I graduated. I am so glad that I studied abroad! Claire A - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile, I wish I could have done a second semester because I loved it so much. Not only did I have a phenomenal time, I also learned all about those who live in Africa and go to travel and see a new part of the world. I have a much better understanding of community now and feel t... Victoria S - Villanova University View Entire Review
Absolutely worthwhile. My time in Africa had a profound impact on me, but you might have to leave Cape Town for your world to be rocked. Even if you never left Cape Town, though, you could hang out on beaches and in botanical gardens with interesting and smart people in a really amazing city and eat really fabulous food and go... Erin M - University of Notre Dame View Entire Review
Best decision of my life. Flannery G - Columbia University View Entire Review
There is no way to describe the experience and do it justice. If you are on the fence about going abroad, just go. Of course it will be worthwhile. When during college will you have another opportunity to see things completely outside of what you have made them to be? I love William and Mary and I love my friends and the communi... Julia R - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review
everything. Yes. Isabella T - University of Vermont View Entire Review
This was my first true time abroad for an extended period of time. Through my experience my travel bug was awakened and my passion for international cultures and experience are now strong! Interstudy helped me immerse myself into South Africa and with their guidance caused me to stay for the year. My experience in South Africa a... Andrew B - University of Massachusetts Amherst View Entire Review
Past Review
Want To Go Back To Sa Already Uct (Interstudy) Was The Best Place I Ever Couldve Studied Abroad!
YEAH it was!! I gained so much knowlegde about SA, especially when I traveled during breaks. It really changed my perception of southern Africa Lauren K - Tufts University View Entire Review
This is a can't miss experience of a lifetime! If you are debating between Cape Town and anywhere else... stop debating! Paul D - University of Denver View Entire Review
Most definitely worthwhile. Ben B - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Entire Review
OF COURSE Amanda S - University of Vermont View Entire Review
I wish I could have stayed longer. I wish I had hung out with more South Africans. I wish I hadn't offended so many people with my ignorance. I wish I had attended more class and studied harder. I wish I had asked for more help. South Africa is complicated and beautiful. Deryn V - University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was the best, and it a lot of ways I think I really got lucky meeting my group of locl friends. They were always so eager to show me around and we all enjoy traveling and driving so we would take drives to all these places. I think by making local friends, I got to go, see and do a lot more things than... yangsoo c - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Everything beyond interstudy and UCT was awesome. South Africa is wonderful, I'd go back in a heartbeat. However, as for dealing with either of those programs - I could do without that again. Ashley B - University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
It changed the types of law school I wanted to apply to and it made me aware of how important it is to be around intellectual black people and what that does to the learning environment. Zenobia B - Carnegie Mellon University View Entire Review
I loved the intimacy and family-ness of interstudy. I love Africa. And i wouldn't change my experience for the world. It has changed me as a person. Kaitlin Z - Tufts University View Entire Review
Yes, I enjoyed every aspect of the experience-- from the academics to the culture to the travel. I would highly reccomend UCT to anyone looking for a great experience all around. Bronson K - Tufts University View Entire Review
About
The University of Cape Town is the oldest and most prestigious university in South Africa. It is one of the continent's leading teaching and research institutions. UCT offers courses and majors in almost every discipline. For beautiful views of the Western Cape, students can hike up Table Mountain and experience the many beautiful mountain ranges surrounding Cape Town. The University of The Western Cape (UWC) is a public institution that was established in 1959 for non white students during the Apartheid era. UWC is located just 12 miles north of the city of Cape Town in the Tygerberg suburb of Belleville. UWC is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to nurturing cultural diversity within higher education in South Africa.
- South Africa has 11 official languages. The language used for business and media communications is English. Other languages included isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans.
- South Africa features pretty much all ecosystems, including deserts, wetlands, mountains, forests, subtropical coastal areas, and grasslands, to name a few.
- Cape Town is a very LGTBQ+ friendly city and is known internationally as the “pink destination.” The city hosts several Pride parades and festivals throughout the year.
- South Africa provides solid proof that humans originated in Africa. Remains discovered in 2013 are thought to be much older than 160,000 years, making these the oldest remains ever discovered.
- Cape Town’s Table Mountain is thought to be one of the oldest mountains on the planet at around 260 million years old. Today, it’s one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Area, Ethnic and Group Studies
- African Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- African Languages, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- International Relations
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Business
- Commerce
- History
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
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WorldStrides Scholarships
WorldStrides will award one scholarship each year to a participating student for the full list price of the ISA program. The GO Full-Ride Scholarship can be used for an ISA program and covers the full program fee. In order to be considered for this scholarship, all applicants must apply and meet the eligibility requirements for one of the other ISA scholarships by the deadline. There will be one GO Full-Ride Scholarship awarded per year.
1 full-ride
Deadlines:
Summer: February 28th
Fall: April 30
Winter/Spring: October 30th
Guidelines/Requirements:
• Be accepted to a WorldStrides study abroad, internship, or community engagement program.
• Have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
• Have completed at least one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent. Courses must appear on official transcript.
• Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at a U.S. university/college at time of program participation.
• Be on financial aid. FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) and home university Award Letter/form required.
**Please refer to the ISA scholarship page for more information on guidelines/requirements.
We believe in expanding access and increasing opportunities for individuals from various backgrounds to become global learners by reducing financial barriers. This scholarship is intended for summer and semester students looking to create an impact on the world around them, bringing their own personal perspectives to an international experience.
2 x $1,000 for Summer Programs; 3 x $2,000 for Fall Programs; 3 x $2,000 for Winter/Spring Programs
Deadlines:
Summer: February 28th
Fall: April 30th
Winter/Spring: October 30th
Guidelines/Requirements:
• Be accepted to an WorldStrides study abroad, internship, or community engagement program.
• Have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at a U.S. university/college at time of ISA program participation.
**Please refer to ourscholarship page for more information on guidelines/requirements.
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