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CIEE Semester Global Internship in Cape Town, South Africa (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (alone), Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: African Studies, Child Development, Communication, Creative Writing, Criminology, Culture, Education, Geography, Geology, Health & Human Services, Health Science, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Marine Science, Marketing, Media Studies, Neuroscience, Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Service Learning, Sociology, Tourism, Writing Program Type: Internship Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester Global Internship

Cape Town, South Africa

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Global Internship program in Cape Town lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), an internship seminar, and the option to take a course taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in South African culture. Live, learn, and work in Cape Town!

Unique Experiences

MANAGE CASE FILES, CONDUCT LEGAL RESEARCH, AND PREPARE DOCUMENTS

AT AN AFRICAN FEMINIST LEGAL CENTER

ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

AT A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS URBAN COMMUNITIES

EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

AT AN NGO THAT SUPPORTS WOMEN AND GIRLS LIVING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES

About Cape Town

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations. 
  • Academic Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in South African business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Cape Town.

 

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Cape Town will open doors for you to explore South Africa’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.    

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Experience a tour of South Africa's oldest township (Langa) and learn about all the anti-apartheid movements that stemmed from that community
  • Take day trip to Robben Island which was a maximum-security prison that housed most of South Africa's notable liberation activists like Nelson Mandela
  • Hike one of Cape Town's most scenic hiking trails, Elephant's Eye

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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