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Summer Study Abroad Programs in South Africa

Your summer plans were to go back home to your old ZzZz job, so why not turn that time upside down with a summer of study abroad in South Africa? Yebo! Get topsy-turvy in the “Rainbow Nation” because your hot summers are during their cool winters. No worries, though— you’ll still be able to surf the waves and giggle at penguins, but you’ll also be able to celebrate a pseudo-Christmas in July at a winter festival. Put on that thinking cap, strap on those hiking boots, and join the ranks of Nelson Mandela, Elon Musk, and Charlize Theron in a country that offers a wealth of culture, diversity, and landscapes. You’re going on a safari with a summer in South Africa!
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31 Summer Study Abroad Programs in South Africa

CIEE College Study Abroad
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CIEE College Study Abroad

CIEE Summer + Semester Internships Programs

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. A...

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University Studies Abroad Consortium
8.577 reviews

University Studies Abroad Consortium

USAC South Africa: Stellenbosch - Undergraduate Courses

Live and study in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa...

AIFS Abroad
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AIFS Abroad

Study Abroad and Discover the World with AIFS!

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a ...

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Study Abroad in South Africa (Stellenbosch University)

Stellenbosch University offers a transformative study abroad expe...

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

IES Abroad
9.2730 reviews

IES Abroad

IES Abroad: Study Abroad & Intern

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwi...

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Ecolife Expeditions
9.620 reviews

Ecolife Expeditions

Vets-In-The-Wild Expeditions

Take part in a field study program offered by Ecolife Expeditions...

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CEA
8.676 reviews

CEA

Study Engineering Abroad with CEA

Whether it is in historic Rome or in romantic Paris, you will enj...

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GVI
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GVI

Inequality, Education, and Gender in South Africa

Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, to study the complex issues t...

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Loop Abroad
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Loop Abroad

South Africa Zoo Medicine

Join us for two weeks at Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary in So...

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iXperience
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iXperience

Learn & Intern This Summer in Cape Town

Spend six unforgettable weeks with iXperience, a global leader in...

Baobab Wildlife Sanctuary
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Baobab Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Research & Conservation Field Study

Join the Baobab Wildlife Sanctuary Field Study Program for an imm...

TSIBA Elevate
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TSIBA Elevate

TSIBA Elevate - Business and Entrepreneurship in Cape Town

Unlock your career. Based in Cape Town, our 7-week course offers ...

Life Retreat
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Life Retreat

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC)

Become qualified to teach yoga online and anywhere in the world w...

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Spring Semester in Granada, Spain!

October 11, 2024by: Lauren Dahl - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad and Discover the World with AIFS!
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My semester abroad in Granada, Spain was absolutely unforgettable. I decided to stay with a host family and I lived in their home with another student in the same program. Living with a roommate, we became really close friends. My host family was so kind and welcoming, they included us in everything they did. I learned so much Spanish culture and tradition from spending time with the family. The school was called Center of Modern Languages and I had a mixture of Spanish and Business classes. I loved speaking Spanish in class and getting to know other students. AIFS provided a level placement test at the beginning of the semester so that everyone found courses that were appropriate for their knowledge of Spanish. The classes were very fun and I enjoyed going to class. The AIFS program excursions were some of the best experiences/trips that I went on. I was blown away by the Morocco trip as well as the Seville/Córdoba/Gibraltar weekend. The trips were well planned, affordable, and allowed for free time to explore with friends. I made so many connections with locals, got to experience once in a lifetime activities like riding camels next to the ocean, and tried amazing foods. The program application process was hassle-free and the program advisors in Granada are so helpful. I would often visit their office and just chat with them or ask their advice on where to visit on the weekend. They organized cooking classes, art classes, sporting events, and cultural activities like a flamenco show. Granada is such a wonderful city. It is very walkable and the people are very friendly. There are endless tapas bars in the city where you get free food with each drink purchase. I made friends with lots of locals and other students from across the US. I attended exchange club meetings where you get drinks and tapas, and you chat in whatever language you are trying to learn with people from around the world. AIFS did a wonderful job providing opportunities for all of the students in the program to get to know each other. I made a close-knit group of friends and we spent so much time together. I am so thankful for having met them thanks to AIFS. We even visited each other once we arrived back in the US! I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to experience Spain on a more personal scale compared to bigger cities. I think Granada is the most beautiful city, and the Alhambra is a must-see!

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