Arcadia Abroad - Decolonizing the Mind-Racial & Env. Justice
Program Overview
Deconstruct environmental and racial injustices felt today by examining the legacies of apartheid and colonization.
Spend a semester in Namibia and South Africa, two countries with unique and multifaceted histories not often explored in depth in U.S. curricula. Each of these nations has struggled against the lasting impacts of colonialization, apartheid, the fight for liberation, and ethnic and racial tensions. "Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice" program examines how people can organize themselves towards positive social change and the triumph of the human spirit.
In addition to your academic courses, gain hands-on work experience in a development agency through an academic internship for credit. Courses are available across multiple subjects, including political science & government, religion, international studies, and history.
This program, run by Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience, is open to undergraduate students from any U.S. or Canadian institution.
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- Fall
- Spring
- African Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- History
- Human Rights Advocacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Political Science & Politics
- Religious Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Sustainable Development
- Women's Studies
- American
- Canadian
Updated Dec 29, 2025
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Locations
- Windhoek, Namibia
- South Africa
Fields & Subjects
- African Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- History
- Human Rights Advocacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Political Science & Politics
- Religious Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Sustainable Development
- Women's Studies
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
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