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CANCELLED
Course Dates: May 9, 2022- June 20, 2022 – CANCELLED
Travel Dates: May 16, 2022 – May 26, 2022 CANCELLED
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Study Abroad with SPC in South Africa! Through its unique history of colonialism, Apartheid, democratic transition, and emerging economy, South Africa provides a unique place to study both international relations and the principles of macroeconomics.
Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now.
Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites. Once accepted into the program, students will be notified of the Course Number and enrollment dates/deadlines.
Professor: Gyldas Ofoulhast-Othamot
Professor: William Fleming
After you submit the application online, we will review it and an automatic email will be sent to your college email with details of your next steps, including scheduling your interview with the South Africa program lead Faculty, Gyldas Ofoulhast-Othamot (727)-302-6643.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in South Africa, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the SPC Study Abroad blog below.
The adventure started at N/a’ankuse on December 7. We arrived exhausted but were thrilled to realize that the wonderful staff with the booking department had put us all in a Villa rather than tents. We were given a tour of the surroundings where the Lapa was (where we would gather for meals), and the tiny … Continue reading Namibia Study Abroad
One of the amazing things that we were able to do while we were at the N/a’an kuse reservation was help with the enrichment of the animals that were not able to be released back into the wild. Some of the ways that this was done were by taking them on walks and letting them … Continue reading Namibia, an Amazing Place
As each day unfolded at the sanctuary, I had the privilege of witnessing the unique symphony of lives, from walking alongside cheetahs to being immersed in our surroundings as we drove between rhinos and feeding baby baboons. What made these interactions even more profound was knowing the stories behind each creature – many orphaned, injured, … Continue reading Namibia Changed my Life
For the record, South Africa was not my first study abroad; I started studying abroad when I left the Bahamas on 12th December 2015 to begin studies at St. Petersburg College. I don’t think that many people can say that they studied abroad while studying abroad, but no one could prepare me for what I … Continue reading I Studied Abroad while Studying Abroad with St. Petersburg College
Hello World! Let me tell you a little about my South Africa Study Abroad program. 😊 I’ve just returned from the most amazing experience I have ever had, studying abroad in South Africa. The trip was educational, FUN, inspiring, and really helped my classmates and I to develop a better understanding of our world. We had … Continue reading The South Africa Study Abroad program taught me that education is key to mastering anything
Attention Students: South Africa Study Abroad Scholarship open now! Think you can’t afford to study abroad in South Africa? Apply for the South Africa Study abroad Scholarship today! Apply today! SPC students can look forward to visiting multiples historical sites dealing with political, economic, and social issues in South Africa. This includes Robben Island, a … Continue reading 2021 South Africa Scholarship Apply today!
Soon a group of SPC students will be taking off to start their educational adventure in South Africa. The students can look forward to visiting Robben Island, which has become a major symbol of South Africa’s political struggles – the great leader and statesman Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 years (1964-1982). They will also get to view … Continue reading South Africa – The Final Countdown
SPC students can look forward to visiting multiples historical sites dealing withpolitical, economic, and social issues in South Africa. This includes Robben Island, a symbolof human resilience in the face of adversity. It is the place where South Africa’s post Apartheid first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27years of incarceration. … Continue reading Study Abroad in South Africa – Summer 2021!