CCNY/Nelson Mandela metropolitan University
Social Sciences Program in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

CONFIRMED Dates: June 24 – July 19, 2013
Credits: 6
Port Elizabeth, or “The Friendly City,” is an excellent destination for a studying abroad! Situated along the blazing orange sunsets of the Eastern Cape,
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University offers community service learning, coursework in environmental studies, and a program exploring the political landscape of South Africa.
Environmental Studies (pdf) (6 credits): Students will gain firsthand experience of the unique environmental issues that define the Eastern Cape in South Africa. This area is recognized as a frontier, in many respects providing an ideal location to learn how our environment shapes our development opportunities.
Tuition Cost of 6 CCNY Credits
Program Cost: US$2720
Included: housing, program-sponsored excursions, selected meals and program related transportation in South Africa.
Not included: some meals, airfare, personal spending money, international health insurance, or passport fees.
Conflicts, Human Rights, Peace and Justice in South Africa (pdf) (6 credits): Contemporary conflicts are analyzed and theoretical approaches to contemporary conflicts explored. Policy and practical developments in dealing with and managing conflicts are discussed and examined.
Tuition Cost of 6 CCNY Credits
Program Cost: US$2420
Included: housing, program-sponsored excursions, selected meals and program related transportation in South Africa.
Not included: some meals, airfare, personal spending money, international health insurance, or passport fees.
Community Service Learning (pdf) (6 credits): The aim of the program is to provide students from abroad with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their global citizenship through volunteer work. They will develop an understanding of the current issues impacting community life in South Africa and experience this first-hand through service in a South African community, while earning academic credit.
Tuition Cost of 6 CCNY Credits
Program Cost: US$2420
Included: housing, program-sponsored excursions, selected meals and program related transportation in South Africa.
Not included: some meals, airfare, personal spending money, international health insurance, or passport fees.