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South Africa Diversity Resources

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Your unique identity goes where you go – including South Africa! Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to diversity in South Africa on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!

Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.

Once you are in South Africa, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.

General Resources
Dietary Concerns
Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
Gender & Sexuality
Religion & Spirituality
Disability & Mental Health
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General Resources

Cape Town

  • Bird's Eye View [VIDEO]
    Oliver Lowe, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent
     
  • Cape Town Semester Abroad [VIDEO]
    Nicola Paul, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent
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Dietary Concerns

Cape Town

  • Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants
    Happy Cow
     
  • Cape Town Vegan
     
  • Vegan Eats in Cape Town, South Africa
    Vegan Miam
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Race, Ethnicity & National Identity

Cape Town

  • A Conversation on Nationality and Identity
    Ameer Dunston, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent
     
  • Representation of Black Americans International
    Ameer Dunston, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent
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Gender & Sexuality

Cape Town

  • Queer in Cape Town
    Queer in the World
     
  • The Gay Side to Cape Town
    John Scharges, Cape Town Magazine
     
  • This is What It's Like to Be LGBT in Cape Town
    James Michael Nichols, HuffPost
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Religion & Spirituality

Cape Town

  • Places of Worship in Cape Town
    Cape Town City Guide
     
  • Synagogues in Cape Town
    Maven Search
     
  • Kosher Restaurants Cape Town
    Cape Town Magazine
     
  • Muslim Directory South Africa
     
  • Halal Restaurants in Cape Town
    Chatterbox
     
  • Cape rated one of the world’s top Muslim-friendly destinations
    Nidha Narrandes, Cape Town Etc.
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Disability Resources & Mental Health Support

IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities.  If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at 800.995.2300.  A representative from the Dean of Students Office will assist in making reasonable accommodations at the IES Abroad Center.  

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