Description

As a pioneering provider of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities in Southern Africa, Interstudy offers students the widest selection of facilitated direct enrollment options in the region. On summer programs students have the opportunity to study, volunteer, and explore South Africa while still enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

Durban is South Africa's third largest city and one of the main tourist destinations in Southern Africa. The city offers an intriguing blend of cultures that that reflect the Zulu, Indian, and Western heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Durban's Golden Mile offers soft, sandy, swimming beaches, great surfing, and warm weather all year round. Durban also has an active nightlife where you can enjoy hip hop and house sounds at clubs like Tilt and 330 or restaurants like Joe Cools with weekend DJs and big screen TVs for rugby and soccer enthusiasts.

Highlights

Interstudys summer program at the University of KwaZulu-Natal begins in Johannesburg with a unique orientation and introduction to South African life and culture through visits to some of the citys most famous historical sites, including Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. While at UKZN, you will have the opportunity to participate in several weekend excursions in the KwaZulu-Natal region including a game drive and visits to historic or world heritage sites.

The Howard College campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal is situated in an environmental conservancy with lush gardens full of indigenous flora and fauna. Set above the city with spectacular views of the bay, port, and downtown Durban, the campus is just a ten-minute drive from the coast. Youll be housed in a single dormitory room and share bathroom and kitchen facilities with other international students.

As a student in the five-week summer program at UKZN, you will select two of the three courses offered for a total of eight U.S. credits.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• African Studies
• Area/ethnic Studies
• Culture

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup and Drop-off
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution
- South Africa Mentor Program

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by April 1st for summer programs. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Interstudy's Mission Statement

The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.

Year Founded

1980