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South Africa is brimming with one-of-a-kind cultural and educational alternatives—excellent for college students desirous to step off the overwhelmed path and embrace an unforgettable research overseas expertise. AIFS Overseas gives quite a few research overseas applications in Stellenbosch at Stellenbosch College, one of many top-ranked schools in Africa. A college city positioned half-hour from Cape City, Stellenbosch is a superb selection for anybody in search of stunning pure views and quick access to a significant metropolis. Wish to be taught what it’s truly wish to research overseas in South Africa?
Hear from two faculty college students who studied overseas in South Africa with AIFS Overseas!
Lucy: Spring in Stellenbosch
Meet Lucy, a political science and diet pupil from the Faculty of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s College who studied overseas in Stellenbosch, South Africa, throughout spring semester. Under, she describes the town of Stellenbosch:
“Stellenbosch is so stunning. The downtown is so cute with so many enjoyable eating places, retailers, bakeries, and bars. But additionally surrounded by mountains for plenty of mountain climbing [and other] outside actions.”
At one of many prime universities in Africa, you possibly can anticipate participating courses that advance your educational data and make it easier to earn credit in the direction of your diploma. Hear Lucy describe her courses and schedule at Stellenbosch College:
“Stellenbosch College has so many courses to select from! I’m taking Images, Politics and Cultural Change, and a Service Studying class the place we go volunteer within the native faculties twice per week! … Our courses are normally 1-2 occasions per week for 2-3 hours at a time. This nonetheless offers you a ton of time to expertise the whole lot Stellenbosch has to supply!”
There’s a lot to see in South Africa, together with some distinctive wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. In her free time, Lucy joined AIFS Overseas excursions and traveled with pals from her program, giving her the possibility to expertise much more of the nation. Under, she describes her favourite journey with AIFS Overseas:
“My favourite journey up to now has been the Cederburg Mountains, a loopy exhausting hike, however so value it! … we went mountain climbing, cliff leaping, wine tasting—all fully unplugged. Such a candy weekend!”
As Lucy particulars under, research overseas applications in South Africa provide distinct advantages:
“It’s totally different than most research overseas applications! You’re surrounded by mountains, seashores, heat climate, and the kindest folks! You’re additionally built-in instantly into the college and get to be totally part of the scholar physique (becoming a member of golf equipment, going to sporting occasions, and so on.). There actually is one thing to do right here for everybody. One other enormous draw for me was the service studying side.”
Brianna: Fall in Stellenbosch
Brianna from Clark College studied overseas in Stellenbosch through the fall semester. Under, she explains her expertise attending Stellenbosch College, and the way it differs from her faculty within the U.S.:
“I [studied] at Stellenbosch College. This was a great expertise for me since [my home university is] a small faculty with out a number of college students. [Stellenbosch University] has much more college students than mine, so I used to be capable of meet many individuals and go to a number of occasions, resembling the varsity’s rugby video games. My faculty doesn’t have any huge sporting occasions, in order that was cool to expertise.”
Under, Brianna describes her courses at Stellenbosch College in additional element:
“Lessons have been similar to my house college’s. They have been small, which I loved since you have got extra alternatives to attach together with your professors. One of many variations was that we solely met as soon as per week, and the courses have been nonetheless fairly brief, which was good. This allowed me to go on a number of journeys! My courses additionally included worldwide/AIFS college students.”
Finding out overseas in South Africa gives wonderful alternatives for hands-on studying, particularly for somebody like Brianna, who’s eager about conservation:
“What stood out probably the most for me was my one-week discipline journey to Kruger Nationwide Park with my sensible conservation class. It was undoubtedly the most effective issues I did whereas overseas.”
Whereas South Africa could also be internationally, it’s essential to keep in mind that AIFS Overseas will at all times be there to assist you. From our Program Advisors who make it easier to earlier than departure to our on-site workers who help you at your program vacation spot, assist isn’t far-off. Hear Brianna clarify her expertise with the AIFS Overseas assist workers and her Program Director in Stellenbosch:
“All through my program, from the appliance course of to after [returning home], I had an incredible quantity of assist. My advisors earlier than going to South Africa have been useful when answering my questions pre-departure. Whereas I used to be in South Africa, I had the privilege of getting Hestea as my [Program Director]. She was AMAZING! It doesn’t matter what, she was at all times one telephone name away and doing probably the most for all of us. I liked her a lot!”
Uncover all South Africa has to supply—research overseas in Stellenbosch with AIFS Overseas like these faculty college students did!
AIFS Overseas gives many thrilling research overseas applications in South Africa, every tailor-made to satisfy particular educational, private, {and professional} preferences. South Africa gives the possibility to expertise breathtaking pure landscapes alongside a wealthy mix of cultures and traditions. Wherever you research overseas, go together with AIFS Overseas and benefit from our useful program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), resembling housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, 24/7 emergency assist, complete insurance coverage, and the assist of our trusted on-site workers.
