Spring Break in South Africa

During this one-week program, students will experience:

• a guided tour of the District Six Museum
• a visit to the Peninsula and a penguin resort
• leading App Development Workshops at Philisa Abafazi Bethu Centre
• leading Hands-on Science Labs at Philisa Abafazi Bethu Centre
• a guided tour of the Iziko Slave Lodge
• a guided tour of Robben Island
• a guided tour of Table Mountain with the Aerial Cableway

*These activities are subject to change based on availability when booking.

To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.

Application deadline: ​​​​​​​October 15th
Decision date: October 16th
Deposit: $575 (non-refundable) due by November 1st to hold your place in the program.
Final payment deadline: $2,925 by spring tuition and fees spring deadline

Participants will only get 3 credit hours from this program. Students will pick the one course from the list below that best fits their academic plan.

3 credit hours each:

CSL 210– International Service Learning: Teaching AI in South Africa

EGR 295– Global Learning: Teaching AI in South Africa I

EGR/ECE 495– Global Learning: Teaching AI in South Africa II

ECE/SSE/CYS 595– Global Learning: Teaching AI in South Africa III

Course Description

This is a hands-on AI course that has been paired with a global service-learning experience. This course offers students a global service learning experience opportunity in the context of Cape Town, South Africa. Students will research the history and culture of South Africa, and share their findings with class. This course will introduce students to the principles of effective service learning, and explore the topic of intercultural engagement. Students will learn about AI and perform hands on AI activities. Students will assist in developing teaching plans for teaching AI. Students will also teach AI and hands on AI activities to youth at a South African partner organization.

What is included in the program fee: 

• Airfare
• Meals
• Lodging
• Transportation in country
• Entry fees and required activities
• Study Abroad application fee
• International Insurance

What is not included in the program fee:

• Tuition*
• Souvenirs
• Transportation to and from the ATL airport

*Tuition is dependent upon your current enrollment and your colleges tuition fees for the semester of your program. If you are enrolled as a traditional undergrad on the Macon campus, the 3 credits for this program will go towards your overall 12-18 credits for the semester and will not create an increase in tuition cost as long as your overall amount of credits (including this 3 credit course) does not go over 18 credits.

Scholarship opportunities:

• Gilman Scholarship*
• Global Leader Scholarship
• ​​​​​​​Fund for Education Abroad

*Please contact Emily Dunn, the Assistant Director of Global Education, before applying to the asterisked scholarship opportunities at dunn_ea@mercer.edu.