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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...

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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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Locations:
  • Windhoek, Namibia
  • South Africa
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027, 2028Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • African Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • See more
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • 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

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

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

      Accepted Education Levels

    • University Freshman (1st Year)
    • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
    • University Junior (3rd Year)

    Application Procedures

    • Transcript
    • Online Application

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