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Arcadia Abroad - Decolonizing the Mind-Racial & Env. Justice
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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 r...
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 sc...
Program Highlights
Learn about the challenges posed by underdevelopment, globalization, extreme inequality, and the legacies of apartheid.
Explore the impact of gender, race, culture, and identity on democratic processes, human rights issues, and social and economic advancement today.
Meet with members of the African National Congress and opposition parties, church leaders, activists, USAID representatives, and students and professors from the University of Namibia.
Have the option to participate in a for-credit internship or an independent research project as one of your electives.
Have easy access to downtown Windhoek, where you can enjoy traditional and international cuisines, art galleries, malls, live concerts, and festivals in public gardens throughout the year.
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- Windhoek, Namibia
- South Africa
- Fall
- Spring
- African Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies See more
- American
- Canadian
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Locations
- Windhoek, Namibia
- South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- African Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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