Welcome to Summer 2012 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Why Study in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Port Elizabeth is situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is set on the shores of the Indian Ocean overlooking Algoa Bay.The city’s name is often shortened to PE. PE (Port Elizabeth) has beautiful sandy beaches, stretching about 16km (10 miles), and an atmosphere of relaxed, year-round fun. The mild winter temperatures, the breathtaking seashore and the warm water, are an irresistible combination for people wanting to sail, scuba dive in the colorful coral reefs, engage in snorkeling, and kite-surfing. The city has a population of over 1 million and is one of the major seaports in South Africa. Port Elizabeth was founded in 1820 to house British settlers. The city is sister city to Jacksonville, Florida. Students will be hosted by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) which opened in January 2005, and is the result of a merger of Port Elizabeth’s Technikon, the University of Port Elizabeth and the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University. This union was the result of the government’s countrywide restructuring of higher education.
Dates of 2012 Program
May 28 – June 29, 2012 (5-week program)
Recommended departure date from Los Angeles - May 26, 2012
Application Deadline March 2, 2012
Cost
Program fee:
(Approximate Fee) $2995*
Program fee includes housing, orientation, field trips, access to the student center at NMMU and some meals.
For Summer 2012, Instructional Related Activities (IRA) monies have been awarded to the South Africa summer program by ASI. This award will allow reimbursement for up to $1000 per student for airfare. More information about this will be provided after applications are due.
Additional fees include:
- CSUF summer tuition for 6 units
- Roundtrip airfare
- Deluxe study abroad medical insurance
- Passport fees
- Some lodging and meals
- Personal expenses such as toiletries, laundry, and personal travels.
Financial aid is limited for summer session. For information, please contact the Financial Aid office at (657) 278-3125, University Hall 146.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Summer 2012 Study Abroad Scholarships
H&SS Summer 2012 Study Abroad Scholarships application (pdf file)
* Program Fee is based on a minimum student enrollment. If enrollment is below this minimum, CSUF reserves the right to adjust the program fee to accommodate a smaller number of students.
Room and Board
Students will be housed in self-catering suites centrally located and near the campus of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). Transportation to and from the campus is provided daily. Some meals are included during class related activities.
Eligibility and Student Insurance
You must be a CSU student in good standing with an accumulated 2.5 GPA or better and have accumulated at least 30 units of credit. All majors are welcome.
You must have a valid US passport. This process usually takes about 4-6 weeks, so plan early to apply for one. A passport application can be picked up at any post office – start the process now!!!
Study Abroad Medical Insurance is required and can be obtained through Wells Fargo CSU Healthlink. Information and enrollment options can be found at https://wfis.wellsfargo.com/CSU/ or by calling (800) 853-5899. The “deluxe” package is recommended. A confirmation letter as proof of insurance coverage will be required as part of your application.Application Packet
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Application Packet and Instructions
| Up to March 2, 2012 | to H-211 (Humanities & Social Sciences Dean's office) |
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• Cover Sheet (signed) |
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• One Faculty recommendation |
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• One Emergency contact form |
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• CSUF- Release of Liability |
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• Personal Conduct Agreement |
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• A photo copy of the picture page of your passport |
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• Part 1 and Part 2 of the Application (signed) |
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• One page (500 word) essay: “Why I want to go to South Africa and how this will contribute to my education and personal growth” |
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• Personal Conduct Agreement |
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• CSUF-Class Registration Form |
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• $950 deposit |
| April 6, 2012 | To Humanities and Social Sciences dean’s office – Tarrigon VanDenburg, tvandenburg@fullerton.edu |
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• Copy of Confirmation Letter for Study Abroad Insurance as instructed in the application - Study Abroad insurance dates must match travel dates. |
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• A .jpg head shot for NMMU student ID (use the same as the attached to Part 2 of the application) |
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• Itinerary including departure dates from U.S and arrival back in the U.S copying sharonting@fullerton.edu on your email |
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Please note: Transportation from the airport in Port Elizabeth to NMMU will only occur on Monday, May 28, 2012. Students are highly encouraged to coordinate their flight arrival times in Port Elizabeth |
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* You will be notified via email if additional CSUF forms are required based on your Study Plan and/or scholarship acceptance. |
South Africa application packet (pdf file)
If you have any questions during the application and enrollment process, please contact
Tarrigon VanDenburg, H&SS Dean’s office at tvandenburg@fullerton.edu or visit H-211.
Registration
After your application is approved, we will register you in your selected classes. After you are registered, you will be notified to go online and pay tuition for your Summer units. All Adds, drops or schedule changes must be completed prior to leaving for this trip.
Faculty and Courses
Dr. Renae Bredin
Dr. Bredin is an Associate Professor in the Women & Gender Studies Program at CSUF. She has been a faculty member for the Study Abroad Program in London, and for the Washington D.C. Internship Program. She has taught a broad range of courses in Women & Gender Studies that focus on the humanities and social justice, in classes like Introduction to Gender Studies in the Humanities, Politics of Sexuality, Introduction to Women's Studies, Politics of Reproduction, Film & Feminism, and Feminist Theories, as well as courses on Native American and American literature for the English department. Her research interests range from gender and popular culture and technoculture to Martha Stewart and the domestic world.
Dr. Renae Bredin
Office: H-212B
Office Telephone: (657) 278-3384
Email address: rbredin@fullerton.edu
REQUIRED COURSES
HUM 350T – Life and Culture in South Africa (3) [GE C.3.A and Z]
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the introduction of South African cultures and related issues through a combination of travel and study. Students will be introduced to social, historical & cultural highlights of contemporary Europe, to principles and methods useful for analyzing cultures and their own interactions with them. This course includes lectures by guest faculty and related field trips.
WMST 302 – Introduction to Women's Studies (3) [GE D.5 and Z]
This is a course about women's lives, but also about women as a group and in groups, what women have in common, and the ways they are different from each other. Our central focus will be the critical analysis of theories and representations of culture, race, class, sexual preference, and disability within an historical frame of reference and set in an international context, with a particular focus on colonization, imperialism, and social justice in Africa.
Field Trips
| Field trips will include a weekend “Frontier Trip” and a day trip to Addo Elephant Park and Schotia Private Game Reserve. |
Schotia Game Reserve |
H&SS Study Abroad Information Meetings
Dates |
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February 2 |
1:00 - 2:00 P.M. |
SAC H-112 |
February 8 |
12:00 - 1:00 P.M. |
SAC H-112 |
February 14 |
1:00 - 2:00 P.M. |
SAC H-112 |
February 24 |
12:00 - 01:00 P.M. |
SAC H-112 |
February 29 |
12:00 - 01:00 P.M. |
SAC H-112 |
Mandatory Pre-departure Meeting Date, Time and Location TBA |
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For other Study Abroad Programs, contact Center for International Education and Exchange, UH-244,
657-278-4594.
South Africa Study Abroad Student Statement
South Africa Study Abroad Students are expected to attend all classes for which they register, unless there is a medical reason which prevents them from doing so, and to adhere to all behavioral norms established on their respective campuses. Additionally, they are expected to adhere to the laws and regulations, and respect the cultural mores, national traditions and customs of the host country.
Nelson Mandel Stadium
Contacts
For program information contact:
Tarrigon Van Denburg
H & SS Dean’s Office, H-211;
(657) 278-3528, tvandenburg@fullerton.edu
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