Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program South Africa The Marquette South Africa program is a Service Learning Program run in conjunction with the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town This program has helped students gain new perspectives and immerse themselves in South African culture through coursework at the University of the Western Cape and community-based learning Alumni tell us the experience has made a transformative impact on how they see the world Put your education to work to address global challenges You will serve with a community-based organisation two days a week during the semester These service learning sites let you make a difference in the ongoing transformation of South Africa through working on community education, health issues, gender inequities, sustainable living and youth education The selected organisations provide services for and advocate on behalf of people whose voices are not heard and who continue to struggle with injustice and pervasive poverty They encourage those they serve to empower themselves and to be voices for change Your interests and professional goals will be strongly considered in your placement Campus Levels offered Main language of institution University Key Facts Cape Town, South Africa Undergraduate English Information for Exchange Applicants ACU Semester dates Spring Semester: late February to late June ACU Semester dates Fall Semester: late July to late November ACU students can take subjects From education to political science majors, students from all from the following faculties disciplines are eligible to study in South Africa Throughout the semester, you will take four or five courses, two of which Information correct as of March 2021 Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program South Africa are designed specifically for program participants You can choose the other two or three courses from University of the Western Cape curriculum All students take the following Marquette subjects: 1) Bridging the Racial Divide – South Africa 2) Leaders in Grassroots Organisations: Community Development and Social Analysis (including service learning placements days per week) Students also choose 2-3 elective units offered by the University of the Western Cape from the fields of: • Business • Education • Health Sciences • Humanities and Natural Sciences 15 MU credits Most classes are MU credit points each Students generally take – classes in total Full-time student load How many classes is this? University Webpage Exchange Student Page Course Catalogue/Unit Listing On campus housing Off campus housing Cost of living Useful Information https://www.marquette.edu/study-abroad/south-africa/ South Africa Service Learning semester exchange webpage Programs > Program Course Equivalency Search > Office of International Education (marquette.edu) Not available The Kimberley House Students in Marquette’s South Africa program live with fellow program participants in the Kimberley House in the Observatory neighbourhood of Cape Town Known locally as “Obs,” the neighbourhood is an intimate community with great energy and funky vibe It is a popular community with students and lecturers because of its proximity to the University of Cape Town Everything you need from restaurants to coffee shops to grocery stores are within blocks from the house Students share double rooms, a full kitchen and dining room, multiple bathrooms, a living room, computers and Internet access Students are responsible for cooking their own meals and often share the responsibilities as a group Estimated costs per semester in US$: • Room and board: $7,176 • Airfare: $2,000 • Meals: $1,500 • Books: $408 • Passport/Visa: $188 • Transportation: $690 • Other: $1,000 – $2,000 Information correct as of March 2021 Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program South Africa Visa information Students must travel to a South African Consulate or the Embassy in order to submit their South Africa Study Permit (Visa) application Depending on students' institution of study or home address, this may involve significant travel and the cost of travel should be considered as part of their program budget More information will be provided to students after acceptance to the program More information can be found here: • Department of Home Affairs - Types of Visas (dha.gov.za) • Visas for Australians travelling overseas • South Africa – DFAT • Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia • Smart Traveller Information correct as of March 2021 ... 2021 Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program South Africa Visa information Students must travel to a South African Consulate or the Embassy in order to submit their South Africa. .. https://www .marquette. edu/study-abroad /south- africa/ South Africa Service Learning semester exchange webpage Programs > Program Course Equivalency Search > Office of International Education (marquette. edu).. .Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program South Africa are designed specifically for program participants You can choose the other two or three courses from University