CIEE Open Campus Block in Cape Town

I would highly recommend this course to any student. One of the highlights was how friendly and welcoming the staff were, especially when it came to adjusting to a new country. From the very beginning, they made us feel supported and at home. The courses, professors, and excursions were incredibly enriching. We were fully immersed in the culture and given meaningful opportunities to learn more about Africa—both inside and outside the classroom. The smaller cohort size for each block also made a huge difference. It allowed us to form close bonds, work together well, and explore the country both independently and as a group. The staff also played a key role in our experience by offering great recommendations on places to visit, eat, and explore. Their support helped us navigate the country safely and confidently. On top of that, the weather was amazing, which added to the overall experience. This course is not only educational but eye-opening. It offers a chance to be fully immersed in a different culture,

This was an amazing program with CIEE in South Africa, the staff were incredible, the teachers were so so great, and overall being here has been amazing. I wish everyone could experience this I would highly recommend!

Studying abroad in Cape Town with CIEE Open Campus was an absolute dream come true. Cape Town has the beach, mountains and the city right on top of each other leaving you with an immense amount of things to do. I stayed there for 6 weeks and did not get to do everything that I wanted to do! Living in a dorm with students from a local University was a perfect way to meet people your age. As a student neighborhood, classes, restaurants, cafes, and groceries are all within a mile of your dorm. You had a room to yourself that had a kitchen and bathroom to yourself. The dorm building had hang out and study areas creating a very welcoming and safe environment. Open Campus brings the professors to you. You take two classes per block pretty much only 2 days a week. This is a huge advantage because it leaves a bunch of time to explore the city. I took two STEM classes online that counted towards my biology major and public health minor. Although it was online, my class had other CIEE students in different locations around the world, so I was able to hear so many different perspectives. CIEE does a wonderful job with organizing trips in and outside of classes, which really helped us students learn about Cape Town on a deeper level. Cape Town with CIEE is a hidden gem that I am so happy I found and I hope to reveal its wonders to everyone!