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South Africa 2020

 

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Learn what South Africa can teach the world about the power of religiously inspired social movements not only to imagine but also to bring into being a more just and compassionate world.

 

Course: VUSM 305: Religion, Resistance, and Resilience in South Africa (3 credits) + Co-Counts as Philosophical and Moral Inquiry General Education Requirement

Pre-requisites: Attendance and participation in VUSM 305 during Spring 2020 semester. Acceptance to South Africa 2020 study abroad program

Travel Dates: 2 weeks in May 2020 – Tentative travel dates: May 12 –May 28, 2020

Cities Visited: Johannesburg and Cape Town

Program Leaders: Matthew Bersagel Braley and TBD

Estimated Cost: $3,550 - 3,895 per participant
*Based on a realistic estimate of participants. Fees may change based on final enrollment and/or exchange rate fluctuation.
Cost includes international airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, cultural activities, international health insurance, and most meals.
Cost does not include passport fees, vaccination fees, personal spending money, some meals or trip/travel insurance.
**Financial aid may be able to be applied. Please contact the Study Abroad Office to learn more about how the program costs are applied.

Housing: Shared living with Viterbo students

 

Apply

The following application materials are due to Brianna Rice, Coordinator of Study Abroad, in Murphy Center 377 by October 1, 2019 in order to have a complete application.

Application Requirements
  • PDF iconApplication Form 

  • PDF iconApplication Recommendation Form

  • $200 Application Deposit (ONLY accepted in check or money order form, payable to Viterbo University)

  • A one-page, single-spaced, typed personal statement addressing the following:

    • What motivates you to seek this particular experience?

    • What do you believe makes you a good fit for this particular program? Consider here not only how the program might influence you, but also how your strengths might enhance the experience for your peers, those you meet along the way, etc.

 

South Africa Study Abroad

"My study abroad experiences at Viterbo have been pivotal to my growth as a student and an individual. My first experience was my sophomore year at Viterbo when I chose to go to South Africa for my VUSM 300 course. Having the opportunity to spend a semester learning about the country before going on the trip and encountering the culture, history, and people of South Africa made it a surreal experience." - Marne B (South Africa 2018)

 

South Africa 2018 Travel Blog: Click here to read