| Sponsored by: |
Northwestern University, in partnership with the Stellenbosch University |
| Location: |
Stellenbosch, South Africa (outside of Cape Town) |
| Terms: |
Spring Quarter
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| Specific Program/Language Requirements: |
No special requirements |
| Program Description: |
Seminars in public health and contemporary South Africa; site visits to course related public institutions, grass roots organizations, private agencies; excursions to Cape Town, Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain, Cape Muslim; community, and other places of historical and ecological interest.
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| Academic Specialties of this program: |
See course descriptions below.
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| Course Type: |
A set curriculum of courses is offered:
- Public Health in South Africa: HIV/AIDS
- Research Seminar in HIV/AIDS
- Contemporary South Africa: A Political Economy Perspective
- South African Languages and Cultures: Xhosa and Afrikaans
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| Additional Information: |
All participants in programs sponsored by the Office of International Program Development must purchase health insurance coverage from HTH Worldwide. For more details, click here.
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| Housing: |
Dormitories on-campus. Single rooms with private bathrooms and shared kitchen facilities.
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| Program Costs: |
Program fee of $7,675 includes tuition for four courses, housing, excursions, class materials and (estimated) international round-trip airfare from Chicago to South Africa. Students are responsible for the Study Abroad Administration Fee, health insurance, board and personal expenses.
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| Approximate Program Size: |
12-15 students (tentative) |
| Application Requirements for this Program: |
- All study abroad students must complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call (847-467-6400) or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and net ID) to be registered for this quiz.
- After completing the 101 Quiz with a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application is not available online.
- Students must complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad by the specified deadline.
- As for all IPD programs, students must interview with the IPD office and fill out their application form, located here.
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| Contact Returnees: |
Click here for a list of current Northwestern students who have participated
in this program. |
| Photo Gallery: |
Click here for a photo gallery from this program. |
| Related
Links: |
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch Municipality
Cape Town
The Western Cape |
| Other Programs in South Africa: |
Global Healthcare Technologies
Reconciliation and Development - Durban (SIT)
Democracy and Development
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