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Description

Connect-123's Social Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Cape Town provides a hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience in the challenges of entrepreneurship as well as the special opportunities present in emerging markets. The Program is open to students from all disciplines and includes a substantial fieldwork component, where students work side-by-side with local social entrepreneurs, blending experiential and classroom-based learning.

International students are required to take the core course, Building Emerging Enterprises, plus two electives from the UCT course handbook. Courses are taught by UCT faculty and students receive a transcript from UCT, which is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions, with the University recommending 16 transfer credits for the semester-long experience.

Highlights

Cape Town is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and for good reason: few cities are home to white sandy beaches, scenic hiking trails, spectacular ocean views and a 1,086 metre flat-top mountain! Cape Town is also a city of sharp contrasts, where students can explore issues of social change and diversity and learn about new cultures.

For our Social Entrepreneurship program participants, South Africa offers the ideal backdrop to learning about emerging markets, innovative thinking and effective leadership. Connect-123 offers a wide range of activities to help students get the most out of their time in this vibrant and unique country.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

11,950

Cost Include Description:

The program fee includes tuition, housing, orientation, health insurance and select social events throughout the semester. It does not include airfare, books, food, or local transport.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Scholarships are Available

Full time US students can apply their financial aid packages to the program costs. In addition, numerous scholarships for study abroad in South Africa are available.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement

Connect-123 facilitates internship, volunteer and service learning opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students in Argentina and in South Africa in a wide range of fields including business, education, engineering, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development. All programs are designed to create equal value for the international students, as well as for the local organizations where they work.

Year Founded

2005