South Africa » Cape Town: One City, Two Worlds
"I have never seen such beauty and inspiration as I have in Cape Town. In the cliffs, the mountains, the animals, the Cape Mansions, the township houses, the hope, the people, the perseverance. I will never forget it."
—Kristin, Phillips Exeter Academy, USALearning
Cape Town is living classroom with a rich and inspirational history as well as vibrant examples of leaders creating positive change. Students will learn about the history of South Africa and the legacy of apartheid as a way to better understand the current social situation in the townships of Cape Town. It’s important to learn about and appreciate the local culture. By participating in thought-provoking discussions, led by knowledgeable Mentors, and hearing from dynamic local leaders, students gain a deeper of the country and its culture.
Some examples of learning in Cape Town are:
- Visiting Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
- Learn basic phrases in the Xhosa and Afrikaans languages
- Experience District Six, where thousands of black and colored inhabitants were forcibly removed during Apartheid
- Meeting inspirational leaders of non-profit and non-governmental organizations such as a women's group that makes handicrafts out of dried tea bags
- Creating your own rhythms at an African percussion workshop
