South Africa | interstudy (Various Locations)

Highlights

• Study in colorful, vibrant, and unique South Africa - home to a wide variety of cultures and local traditions
• Coursework is conducted in English and caters to every SNC major
• Airport pick-up, use of a mobile phone, academic excursions, and other support services are included in the program fee
• Explore South Africa's natural beauty - from mountains and forests to coasts and deserts
• Enhance your experience with community service and/or service learning opportunities

Overview

St. Norbert College partners with interstudy to offer students nine different study abroad opportunities in South Africa. There is a program that meets every student's interest, with small and large campuses, full and diverse curriculum options, and a wide choice of geographical settings. Explore each university in more detail by clicking on the name of the institution:

Testimonials

• I attended St. Norbert because of the study abroad program. ... While Europe is lovely, Africa is a place I may never get another opportunity to travel to again. (Ashley, Fall 2010, University of KwaZulu-Natal)
  

• South Africa is a gorgeous, beautifully diverse country, and its transformation post-Apartheid is astounding, and it is still progressing. The breathtaking, exuberant country and its people truly stole my heart, which I left in Cape Town, South Africa. (Eliza, Spring 2010, University of Cape Town)

Orientation

Provided students arrive on the pre-arranged arrival date, an interstudy staff member will meet them at the airport and travel with them to the university.

As part of the interstudy arrival program, students will attend two required orientation sessions. The first, conducted by interstudy, takes place over the first several days in-country. The second, conducted by the host institution itself, takes place shortly thereafter. The interstudy orientation is designed to assist students in adjusting to cultural differences, in getting to know their new surroundings, and in understanding the differences in the educational system. Staff members will explain how to navigate course registration, review rules and regulations, and get students acquainted with their accommodations, the campus, and the local banking, telecommunications, and transportation systems. The interstudy orientation also covers health and safety issues on- and off-campus.

Coursework

• Language: English

All South African universities utilize a full and balanced semester system that is virtually identical to that operating in the United States. The South African academic year is the reverse of the American calendar, with Semester I running from February through June, and Semester II beginning in July and finishing in November.

The nine universities in South Africa cater to students in nearly every field: business and commerce, education, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, and science and technology. SNC students take the same classes as host country students and have a wide range of academic choices. Visit the links for each university above to see which courses are offered at each particular institution (scroll to the bottom of each link and look for "Subject Areas"). Please remember, Semester I = Spring and Semester II = Fall.

While students choose courses and gain pre-approval (of transfer credit) before their departure, the final selection of coursework does not occur until arrival in South Africa.

In addition to traditional coursework, community service and service learning opportunities are available at Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, Rhodes University, and at both campuses at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Accommodations

Each institution offers different housing options. For the most part, students live either on-campus or near campus with with a mix of interstudy, host country, and international students. All interstudy students have single rooms (with a few exceptions).

As for meals, an allowance (equivalent to the charge for a St. Norbert meal plan) is transferred into each student's bank account. Meal money is then distributed in local currency, and students can choose to eat on- or off-campus. There are three exceptions to this meal allowance: Rhodes University, University of the Western Cape, and University of the Witwatersrand. These three institutions require a campus-based meal plan.

The student support offered by interstudy, which supplements that of the Study Abroad Office, includes (at no additional cost):

• Academic excursions
• International bank account 
• Mobile phone
• Comprehensive international medical insurance
• South Africa Mentor Program

To learn more about student life in South Africa, glance at the Student Handbook.

Calendar

Please click on the links above to view the program dates for each institution. In the right column, under "Program Fees," choose "click here for dates and fee background."

Admissions

• 2.5 to 3.0 cumulative GPA (depending on the program)

Visa Information

A visa is official permission, granted by the authorities of the country where you wish to study or visit, which allows you to enter and remain in that country for a specific purpose and for a designated period of time. You cannot apply for a student visa until you have received an acceptance letter from your institution abroad. You are responsible for applying for the correct visa and paying all necessary fees.

For students attending a program in South Africa, interstudy sends you a visa application packet and checklist of necessary documents. Students work with interstudy prior to a set deadline to make sure that everything will go smoothly with the submission of your visa application to the Consulate. If interstudy receives your application by the set deadlines, they then submit the application on your behalf and get the visa back to you promptly.

Please note that visa requirements change frequently. Research your country's requirements or contact your study abroad advisor for the most current information.

Disclaimer: Program information is subject to change.

Fees

• SNC Tuition
• SNC Room & Board
• $400 Study Abroad Fee

Fees Include

• Tuition
• Housing
• Meal Stipend
• SNC Study Abroad Health Insurance
• Interstudy Package

Additional Expenses

• $35 Application Fee
• Airfare
• Personal Expenses

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• FAQs
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• Academic Majors
• Helpful Web Sites
• Scholarships
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Student Testimonials

• Eliza Siordia

For more information, contact:

Jeremy Doughty
Study Abroad Advisor