CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Cape Town, South Africa

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Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
Program Terms: Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: Hope College applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA:	3.0	Language of Instruction:	English
Housing Options:	Apartment (Shared)	Areas of Study:	Accounting, Anthropology, Arts, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Gender Studies, Health Science, History, Journalism, Literature, Management, Marketing, Math/Statistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Sociology
Program Type:	Intern, Study

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Ecology + Sustainability program in Cape Town lasts a full semester and is designed for you to engage with the world's most pressing environmental challenges in a local context. You will enroll in a combination of sustainability- and discipline-focused CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, to develop your understanding of the ecological, social, economic, and political contexts of environmental sustainability in Cape Town. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Cape Town!

Unique Experiences

EXPERIENCE A COASTAL FORAGING HIKE

NEAR DUIKER ISLAND, A MARINE PROTECTED AREA, TOLEARN ABOUT RARE MARINE SPECIES AND SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING

EXPLORE THE LESLIE HILL MOLECULAR ECOLOGY LABORATORY

LOCATED WITHIN THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LISTED CAPE FLORISTIC REGION, WHERE GENETIC AND ECOLOGICAL APPROACHES ARE USED TO INVESTIGATE AND CATALOGUE BIODIVERSITY

VISIT THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF COASTAL BIRDS

TO EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA’S UNIQUE SEABIRD LIFE AND LEARN ABOUT CUTTING-EDGE CONSERVATION EFFORTS TO PRESERVE ENDANGERED SPECIES

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Program Highlights

Featured Courses: Choose from a set of theoretical and practical Ecology and Sustainability courses that explore today's pressing environmental issues.
Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities and volunteer work on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and more while applying real-life solutions to challenges in the fields of energy, waste management, and conservation.
Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to connect with local leaders on environmental protection projects.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Cape Town will open doors for you to explore South Africa’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

Explore Cape Town's eco-friendly trails and cycling routes, including Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and the Sea Point Promenade, while connecting with nature
Join eco-friendly kayaking and snorkeling tours along Cape Town's coastlines to explore the vibrant marine life and learn about conservation and sustainability practices
Learn about sustainable urban farming techniques at community gardens and urban farms across the city, including permaculture and organic gardening

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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