Programs

South Africa

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Program Introduction

Program Leader: Matthew Mullarkey

The Honors South Africa program is a Summer A IDH 4200 class with two weeks of travel to Pretoria and Cape Town embedded into course activities. 

Students will learn about the history and culture of South Africa while analyzing its local conditions and global standing as a member of the BRICS association. 

CULTURAL IMMERSION

During their travels, students can expect to visit such culturally significant sites as the Cradle of Humanity, Pilanesberg National Park, Soweto township, Table Mountain, and Robben Island.  

This program is for all Honors students, regardless of major, who are intrigued by sticky wicket problems and want to examine the intersection of culture and developing solutions. 

Student smiles overlooking mountains

PROGRAM DATES

  • Canceled for 2025

PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY  

Moderate walking on a variety of surfaces will be required for the anticipated excursions. Temperatures should be tolerable, as June is winter in South Africa. 

MORE ABOUT THE TRIP

Want to learn more? Listen as Professor Mullarkey shares details about the two-week South Africa study abroad program.