CIS Cape Town Internships
Overview
Complete full-time internships in your field in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the continent’s most cosmopolitan and dynamic cities. Interns and students live together in the heart of the city, work in their field and get together for weekly activities. A 12-week program offering up to 12 credits of internship.
Details
Requirements and cap: This program requires a 2.50 GPA and has no language requirement. The program cap is 6 students per year.
Fields of study: This internship program has opportunities in a wide range of fields, including Art, Design, Business, Education, Environmental Studies, Government, Health, Journalism, Media and many NGO or Non-Profit placements.
Budget and fees
Augustana fees: Augustana tuition and housing
Other expenses: Airfare, local transportation, meals, visa fees and discretionary spending. We estimate an out of pocket cost of $4,500, or $2,500 above on-campus costs.
Financial aid: All Augustana financial aid applies. Augie Choice is available to all juniors and seniors. CIS also offers scholarships for this program.
Courses and credits
Students may earn 12 INTR credits through CORE, or may opt to have 4 of their credits count towards their major, with permission of the major department.
Students should be aware that a 12-credit load, while full time status, may put the student behind on overall credits if they do not take an additional 20 credits during the remaining school year.
Housing and timing
Fully furnished apartments located in Cape Town and shared with other CIS interns and students. You will have a single-occupancy room with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Restaurants, buses and trains are all within close range. The average commuting time to your internship varies, but you can expect to take between 20-40 minutes on average, with some placements requiring a longer commute.
This is a 12 week program. If you choose Fall semester, either Session 1 or 2 will fit in your calendar for the year. However, if you choose Spring, we recommend Spring Session 2 so that you can choose to complete a J-Term course on campus before you depart. The Spring 2 Session begins in early February and runs through early May.