Economic Development 

• Accommodations
• Meals
• Excursions & Activities
• Get to Know Your Destination
• Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
• Student Experience

Accommodations  

During this program, you will stay in a student residence on the Stellenbosch University campus (double occupancy rooms only).

Students arriving early or staying after the program will need to make their own housing arrangements.

UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily at the students’ residence. Dinner will be on your own. A welcome and a farewell dinner will be organized for the group. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to submit the information in your enrollment portal so that we may inform the restaurants in advance.

Excursions & Activities

For a syllabus/activities schedule, please visit our Courses page.

Get to Know Your Destination

Stellenbosch

Located 30 miles outside of Cape Town, Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, which makes it a popular destination for tourists. The many historic buildings are typical of Cape Dutch architecture. The city center hosts many wineries, cafes, restaurants and art galleries. It is also the of the oldest South African university campus, Stellenbosch University. Many large companies, startups and banks are located in the southern side of town.

• Lonely Planet – Stellenbosch

Cape Town

Since the fall of Apartheid, South Africa has taken great strides to bridge the wide economic and social gap that was left with Apartheid. Infrastructure, education, healthcare services and economic opportunities have grown. The majority black population had limited or non-existent healthcare until the 1990s and today South Africa’s healthcare system provides free or low cost care to most of its population. Yet, besides these great strides, South Africa was one of the hardest hit countries by one of the worst pandemics in recent history, overburdening a fledgling system that was just starting to provide basic services to the majority of the population who had little to no access to them. In the wake of the Apartheid, poverty, continuing inequality, misconceptions about HIV/AIDS, and other factors, influence South Africa’s healthcare system today.

• Lonely Planet – Cape Town
• What to Do in Cape Town, South Africa: 36 Hours Travel Video (New York Times)

Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk

Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible.  However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the program coordinator.

• Study Abroad General Risk Advisory
• Program Specific Risk Advisories (PDF) - Coming Soon

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