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 Alan Paton, activist and world-famous author of Cry, the
Beloved Country, was born in Pietermaritzburg. |
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Students from all over the world come to
Pietermaritzburg to take classes at the University of
Natal. There are plenty of African studies courses on
offer, plus the usual fare in the sciences, education, and
humanities.
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There’s a special program in political
science that combines theory with practice and earns you
credit for community service. By helping to support local
hospitals, parks, children’s organizations, and other city
groups, you get to take part in the day-to-day growth of a
nascent democracy. |
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A non-credit course in Zulu is available to you as part of the program. |
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Excursions include visits to nearby game parks, and
to traditional Zulu villages. |
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Application timetable: |
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Applications should be received by March 1 for Fall; October 1 for Spring. |
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Fall (Session II) |
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(approx. 15 credits): Late July to late November |
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Spring (Session I) |
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(approx. 15 credits): Mid-February to mid-June |
| Cost (2008-2009) |
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| New Jersey residents: |
Semester: $9,370 |
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Semester: $12,570 |
Tuition, fees, housing, excursions, and basic medical
insurance are included in this fee.
Travel, food, major medical insurance, and all personal
expenses are not included in this fee.
For more information on program costs, please click here
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South Africa gets a lot of press, but this is one country
you can’t just read about in the papers. A fusion of
African, European, and Asian influences, South Africa is a
nation of social diversity, as well as physical
variety—from rugged mountains to deserts to tropical
beaches.The small city of Pietermaritzburg
encapsulates this multiplicity. Head downtown to mingle with the town’s
mostly Zulu population and walk among colonial Victorian
buildings, Hindu temples, and Asian shops selling cheap
spicy snacks.
Out in your free time, wander the National
Botanical Gardens and see why Pietermaritzburg is known as the “City of
Flowers.” Grab dinner while you’re out (meals are
pleasantly inexpensive here) or stop for some pastry after
visiting the famous Tatham Art Gallery. On weekends, you
can head to the coast for some of the world’s best surfing.
Or if you crave some big-city time, it’s an hour to Durban,
South Africa’s second-largest metropolis.
Expect warthogs, lions, and giraffes on the group trips,
because nearby game preserves offer hikes, picnics, and
unbeatable animal watching. For longer adventures, you can
make your way to Capetown, the Valley of a Thousand Hills,
the Drakensberg Mountains, or even to distant parts of
Africa. Then, come home and write your own story.
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