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Putting The "Study" in "Study Abroad"

Before studying abroad, I really had no idea what to expect as far as classes, academics, and grades. All of my friends who had studied abroad in the past had different experiences with this based on their locations, so I pretty much went into it blindly. Read along if you want to hear some uncensored information about the classes abroad–specifically the academics in Amsterdam where I am studying!

Giving Back to Aotearoa

After a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch in 2010, University of Canterbury (UC) student Sam Johnson knew he had to do something. So he created a Facebook group for students who wanted to volunteer to help with the clean up. The group gained serious momentum over time, and before long, his casual Facebook group turned into an official UC student organization with chapters all over the country, as well as recognition and partnerships from all over the world. Still today, the organization engages 3000 students a year at UC alone. It is called the Student Volunteer Army (SVA).

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers five ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 5 or 7 credits each) IES Abroad area studies courses in English or Spanish (optional, 3 credits each) IES Abroad language workshops (optional, 1 credit each) English- or Spanish-taught courses at partner universities (optional, 1.5-4 credits each) Education internship placement and seminar, in English or Spanish (optional, 3 credits, spring only)* Community-based learning placement and seminar, in Spanish (optional, 3 credits, fall only)...
If you enroll in partner university courses, you are required to complete partner university exams before departure and depart IES Abroad housing by the last official move-out date. We encourage you to purchase a ticket with a flexible reservation change policy and to select university courses which will allow you to take the final exams before the last official departure date.
You have the option to get a local cell phone from a South African provider or bring an unlocked smartphone to insert a South African SIM card. Regardless of your choice, we strongly recommend that you use a smartphone, as the most convenient, reliable, and cost-effective method of transportation in Cape Town is Uber, which requires the use of a smartphone app. In the first or second day of the program, depending on your arrival time and store hours, RAs and IES Abroad staff members will assist you with adding credit to your phone (regardless of your choice) so that it is ready for use. Both...
You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers five ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 5-7 credits) IES Abroad Psychology course in English (optional, 3 credits each) IES Abroad area studies courses in English (optional, 3 credits each)** English- or Spanish-taught Psychology courses at Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca or Universidad de Salamanca (optional, 1.5-4 credits each)** Education internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits, spring only)* Community-based learning placement and seminar in Spanish...
Spring 2027 Program Calendar
After the IES Abroad orientation program, you will participate in a multi-day orientation at the University of Cape Town for international students, led by the International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO). This program will involve an academic orientation and an introduction to extracurricular activities and university life. Orientation culminates in course registration at UCT. The orientations are thorough and cover a lot of critical information from safety to academics, plus some fun, and you are expected to fully participate. During orientation, you will also be introduced to the various...
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