Description

Work side by side with local communities in Cape Town, South Africa for this once in a lifetime summer internship opportunity. This experience-based program features an internship in either the social development arena, or in businesses in Cape Town townships. Classes provide opportunity for theoretical reflection on this experience and for providing necessary contextual information on South Africa, development debates, the role of the various sectors of the economy and potential of social entrepreneurship to address issues faced in these communities. Assessment occurs through a range of methods such as class participation, internship performance, a longer academic term paper, and a final presentation.

Highlights

* Beginning in Summer 2011! Learn about business and social development in a unique summer program

* Combines an internship in social development or the private sector in Cape Town with coursework

* Program offered in conjunction with SHAWCO (Students' Health and Welfare Centres Organisation), an organization founded and governed by the students of the University of Cape Town

* Learn about the public, private, and social sectors while developing an understanding of social responsibility

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Education
• Social Work

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853