Study Abroad Programs in South Africa

The experience in South Africa was most definitely a worthwhile experience! I learned that we often focus on this great divide between cultures, but with a little bit of effort, it is not difficult to find and focus on the similarities between cultures also. DeAnna Bay - Syracuse University

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I gained a lot of perspective about my own nation and community. Kathleen - Syracuse University

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I learned so much about the history of South Africa, and how it has deeply impacted the current state of many infrastructures and society. The things we learned were immediately tied to direct experiences we were able to have, making it that much more meaningful and impactful on my learning. I loved that both local citizens as w... Katie - Syracuse University

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I truly learned that the purpose of education is to liberate people, fully and respectfully. Ronald T. - Syracuse University

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I gained networking skills, cultural appreciation, and a global perspective of public relations. Porchia B - Hampton University

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the importance of professionalism, how business is conducted is different in each country, more knowledge about South Africa, an interest to travel further. It was definitely worthwhile and a great way to learn thorough hands-on experience with the service-learning project to experiencing the country itself (taking in the beauti... A student - University of Northern Iowa

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It was helpful to see how other people live and what they vaule compared to many Americans. Yes. A student - Bethel University

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Life is different outside the U.S. I learned to appreciate things more. Jordan E - University of Northern Iowa

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Getting introduced to South Africa was like being introduced to a part of myself and my own history I didn't know before. Because of the oppressive past and current issues now facing this vibrant country and continent, I was challenged to question certain aspects of the Western worldview as well as aspects of my faith. I didn't ... Selina P - Bethel University

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It was worthwhile because I learned about the world in a global perspective. Clare S - University of Northern Iowa

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I learned that I need to focus more on international affairs. I met a young boy in a township that was more interested in talking to me about Barack Obama than playing futbol - that struck a chord in me and told me I had to learn more about what was going on outside of the US in order to understand myself and my country better. A student - Keene State College

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It is an amazing program that really makes you think about the way things are in the world and has you analyze things through ways you never thought. Bob Swap, the head professor, is amazing and will help you for years to come. Christine R - University of Virginia

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