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Cape Town Summer - Health Studies
$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid
Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible, which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. Our Summer Health Studies Program has been completely revised and improved. The program now offers a wide range of health-related topics, including kinesiology, endemic diseases, and nutrition, as well as courses that focus on the business and social impacts of health care in Southern Africa.
There will be opportunities to volunteer on rotation during the program at a selection of organizations such as hospitals, clinics, old-age homes, and health-related NGOs. This volunteer program complements your coursework.
You will also enroll in two courses for a total of 6 credits.
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. A final list of course offerings will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KI/CD/HE 210 - Developmental Kinesiology | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KI/CD/HE 210 - Developmental Kinesiology | Summer | English | 3 |
| SO/HE 323 - Endemic Diseases and their Socioeconomic Context | Summer | English | 3 |
| SO/HE 347 - Health & Community | Fall, Spring, Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KI/CD/HE 210 - Developmental Kinesiology | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT 325 - Nutrition & HIV | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO/HE 323 - Endemic Diseases and their Socioeconomic Context | Summer | English | 3 |
| SO/HE 347 - Health & Community | Fall, Spring, Summer | English | 3 |
Field Trips & Events
We believe in experiential learning and our field trips are aimed at helping you learn more about South African culture, geography, wildlife, history and people. In addition to trips and activities in and around Cape Town (such as a walking tour of Langa Township, a trip around Cape Peninsula, a District Six Cycling Tour, and a visit to Robben Island), our field trips (both included and partially-subsidized) open you up to a range of cultures and experiences.
Possible Field Trips & Cultural Events Include:
Garden Route
3 days | Orientation
Travel along the southern coastline of South Africa, better known as the Garden Route. Explore the Cango Cave system, and visit an ostrich farm and an animal sanctuary. Experience the beauty and diversity of the South African landscape as you hike and canoe along the Garden Route. This trip is included in the cost of your program.
Kruger National Park & Johannesburg
4 days | End of semester
Explore the natural beauty and history of South Africa. The trip begins with a flight to Nelspruit and two days spent on safari in the world-famous Kruger National Park-home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, kudus, and rhinos. Then travel west to Johannesburg where you'll enjoy lunch in Soweto township and a visit to the Apartheid Museum. This trip is partially subsidized by IES Abroad.
Course-Related Trips
IES Abroad Cape Town organizes field study trips to health facilities and organizations that complement what you’re learning in the classroom, and contribute to your general knowledge of South African culture and society.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Cape Town is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
Orientation
2 days
Program covers health, safety, academics, and a cultural introduction to Cape Town, plus a guided and reflective township tour
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café--not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. Our goal is that when you leave Cape Town, it will feel like home.
You will live in a private student residence hall, in a single with a private bathroom and kitchenette. You will be provided with WiFi access. Meals are not included.
An IES Abroad Resident Assistant will live in or by the residence and can serve as a great resource for tips on integrating into the local culture.
Get to Know Your New City
Hit the Beach(es)!
Cape Town has miles of coastline and beautiful white sand beaches. Clifton and Camps Bay beaches are some of our favorites!
See the Waves Crash Against Cape Point
Stand on the most southwesterly point in Africa and enjoy the spectacular clifftop views. If you're lucky, you may see an ostrich or baboon!
Meet the Penguins
You'll come face to face with adorable residents of Boulders Beach!
Relax in Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, this spectacular garden is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic, catch an outdoor concert, or just take a contemplative walk.
Climb Table Mountain
No stay in Cape town is complete without taking in the views from the top of this iconic mountain. If the hike up sounds too daunting, you can take a leisurely ride to the top of the cableway.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
| Term | Tuition | Housing | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | $5,585 | $1,680 | $135 |
$7,400 |
Scholarships & Aid
Program-Specific Scholarships
Summer Need-Based Financial Aid
Open to students who apply to and attend an IES Abroad or IES Internships summer program.
Criteria reviewed to determine award:
- Level of financial need as determined from infromation provided on the application. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients.
- IES Abroad program location.
- IES Abroad membership status of home campus
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid
Our Center
The IES Abroad Cape Town Center is supported by IES Abroad staff, and is a place where students can stop by and talk to staff, use WiFi, pick up their mail, and study in the Student Lounge. IES Abroad courses are also offered in the Center classroom, and special guest lectures and other events may be held in the Center space. The Center is conveniently located in a central location close to the University of Cape Town on the slope of Devil’s Peak.
Features at our Center include:
- Reception area
- Student Lounge
- Kitchen
- Classrooms
- Meeting space
- Staff offices
Our Staff
Lebethe Malefo
Center Director
Lebethe has served as the Director of Study Abroad at the University of Johannesburg since 2012, and has also held the position of Senior Director of Internationalization at the University. Previously, he served as the Deputy Head of the International Office at the University of Witwatersrand.
He began his career in International Education at the University of Cape Town as the Coordinator of Mobility Programs. He also earned both his Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Political Studies, as well as his Postgraduate Diploma in Organisation and Management at UCT. He and his family look forward to being back in Cape Town again.
Lebethe is a very active presenter and workshop organizer in international organizations, such as NAFSA, AIEA, and IEASA. He currently chairs the Directors’ Forum of IEASA, and Lebethe frequently collaborates with his colleagues across the field on issues of student mobility, immigration, and internationalizing the curriculum. In his spare time, he is an avid photographer.
IES Abroad Staff
IES Abroad Staff
Devonne Bobbert
Short Programmes Manager
Sarah Zeelie
Programming & Internships Manager
Jody Felton
Housing & Office Manager
David Reiersgord
Academic Manager
Carrie Grochowski
Student Services Manager
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