Academics

2018 Study Abroad Program South Africa

South Africa 2018 Study Abroad - Students at WitwatersrandSouth Africa:

May 22nd through June 5th 2018

Organized by Professor Christine Dickinson and Dr. Robert A. Simons of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, the program was offered to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in both colleges. Thirteen students made their way to South Africa accompanied not only by the organizing professors, but also by Dean Roland Anglin.

Students were able to earn credit and observe first-hand successful companies and competitive industries operating in South Africa in the mining and tourism industries. The itinerary included:

  • Lecture and student meeting at University of the Witwatersrand
  • Visit Gold Reef City and explore mining industry; meet with government officials
  • Tour Soweto and learn from historical sites surrounding Apartheid
  • Visit the Pilanesburg National Park and game reserve near Sun City
  • Fly to Cape Town; visit the University of Cape Town for a lecture and student exchange
  • Visit District 6, Table Mountain and gardens
  • Visit the Cape of Good Hope
  • Ferry to UNESCO World Hertiage Site on Robben Island

South Africa 2018 - Students

Dean Anglin wrote about his experience for the Cleveland State Tumblr blog here.