Meet Faculty College students Who Studied Overseas in South Africa

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South Africa is brimming with one-of-a-kind cultural and educational alternatives—good for college kids desirous to step off the crushed path and embrace an unforgettable research overseas expertise. AIFS Overseas provides quite a few research overseas packages in Stellenbosch at Stellenbosch College, one of many top-ranked schools in Africa. A college city situated half-hour from Cape City, Stellenbosch is a wonderful selection for anybody searching for lovely pure views and easy accessibility to a serious metropolis. Need to be taught what it’s really prefer to research overseas in South Africa? 

Hear from two faculty college students who studied overseas in South Africa with AIFS Overseas! 

Lucy: Spring in Stellenbosch 

Meet Lucy, a political science and vitamin pupil from the Faculty of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s College who studied overseas in Stellenbosch, South Africa, throughout spring semester. Beneath, she describes town of Stellenbosch: 

“Stellenbosch is so lovely. The downtown is so cute with so many enjoyable eating places, outlets, bakeries, and bars. But in addition surrounded by mountains for many climbing [and other] out of doors actions.” 

At one of many high universities in Africa, you possibly can anticipate partaking lessons that advance your educational data and show you how to earn credit in the direction of your diploma. Hear Lucy describe her lessons and schedule at Stellenbosch College: 

“Stellenbosch College has so many lessons to select from! I’m taking Pictures, Politics and Cultural Change, and a Service Studying class the place we go volunteer within the native colleges twice every week! … Our lessons are normally 1-2 instances per week for 2-3 hours at a time. This nonetheless provides you a ton of time to expertise all the things Stellenbosch has to supply!” 

There’s a lot to see in South Africa, together with some distinctive wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. In her free time, Lucy joined AIFS Overseas excursions and traveled with buddies from her program, giving her the possibility to expertise much more of the nation. Beneath, she describes her favourite journey with AIFS Overseas: 

“My favourite journey up to now has been the Cederburg Mountains, a loopy onerous hike, however so price it! … we went climbing, cliff leaping, wine tasting—all utterly unplugged. Such a candy weekend!” 

As Lucy particulars under, research overseas packages in South Africa supply distinct advantages: 

“It’s completely different than most research overseas packages! You’re surrounded by mountains, seashores, heat climate, and the kindest folks! You’re additionally built-in instantly into the college and get to be absolutely part of the coed physique (becoming a member of golf equipment, going to sporting occasions, and many others.). There actually is one thing to do right here for everybody. One other large draw for me was the service studying side.” 

Brianna: Fall in Stellenbosch 

Brianna from Clark College studied overseas in Stellenbosch through the fall semester. Beneath, she explains her expertise attending Stellenbosch College, and the way it differs from her college within the U.S.: 

“I [studied] at Stellenbosch College. This was a very good expertise for me since [my home university is] a small college with out a variety of college students. [Stellenbosch University] has much more college students than mine, so I used to be capable of meet many individuals and go to a variety of occasions, comparable to the college’s rugby video games. My college doesn’t have any huge sporting occasions, in order that was cool to expertise.”  

Beneath, Brianna describes her lessons at Stellenbosch College in additional element: 

“Courses have been similar to my house college’s. They have been small, which I loved since you’ve got extra alternatives to attach together with your professors. One of many variations was that we solely met as soon as every week, and the lessons have been nonetheless fairly brief, which was good. This allowed me to go on a variety of journeys! My lessons additionally included worldwide/AIFS college students.”  

Finding out overseas in South Africa provides superb alternatives for hands-on studying, particularly for somebody like Brianna, who’s thinking about conservation: 

“What stood out essentially the most for me was my one-week area journey to Kruger Nationwide Park with my sensible conservation class. It was positively top-of-the-line issues I did whereas overseas.” 

Whereas South Africa could also be internationally, it’s vital to do not forget that AIFS Overseas will at all times be there to help you. From our Program Advisors who show you how to earlier than departure to our on-site employees who help you at your program vacation spot, assist isn’t distant. Hear Brianna clarify her expertise with the AIFS Overseas help employees and her Program Director in Stellenbosch: 

“All through my program, from the applying course of to after [returning home], I had an incredible quantity of help. My advisors earlier than going to South Africa have been useful when answering my questions pre-departure. Whereas I used to be in South Africa, I had the privilege of getting Hestea as my [Program Director]. She was AMAZING! It doesn’t matter what, she was at all times one telephone name away and doing essentially the most for all of us. I beloved her a lot!” 

Uncover all South Africa has to supply—research overseas in Stellenbosch with AIFS Overseas like these faculty college students did! 

AIFS Overseas provides many thrilling research overseas packages in South Africa, every tailor-made to satisfy particular educational, private, {and professional} preferences. South Africa provides the possibility to expertise breathtaking pure landscapes alongside a wealthy mix of cultures and traditions. Wherever you research overseas, go together with AIFS Overseas and benefit from our worthwhile program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), comparable to housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, 24/7 emergency help, complete insurance coverage, and the help of our trusted on-site employees.