IST335: South Africa Socio-Economic Development
2013 South Africa Flier (.pdf)
Application Information
FEBRUARY 1, 2013: Application Period Closed
Each applicant must ask a Faculty or Professional Staff member for a recommendation for this program. The link to the online faculty recommendation form is below. Forms should be submitted no later than February 1st.
Faculty or Professional Staff Recommendation Form
Applicants with the following traits are good candidates for IST 335:
- A demonstrated commitment to community service and the common good.
- Service in leadership positions on campus and/or participation in community-based learning internships and/or internships for credit.
- Ability to articulate a sincere interest in an agency's mission and how it correlates to their interests or career aspirations.
Program Information
JUNE 3-JULY 14: Program Dates
Six weeks; June 3-June 14 at F&M; June 15-July 14 in South Africa
Program Cost: $4,450*
Instructor: Dr. Susan Dicklitch
Credit: 1 F&M Credit - IST 335, International Studies
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement and International Studies invites students to apply for this exceptional international community-based learning internship for credit opportunity. Students will spend two weeks of class and training at Franklin & Marshall and four weeks working in South Africa. Students will travel to and work in several locations in South Africa; including urban and rural placements in and around Cape Town and Johannesburg including Khayelitsha and the F&M-affiliated Chris Campbell Soccer Field and Education Center. Students will gain insights into the opportunities, inherent risks, and limitations involved in developing townships.
Students will have ample opportunity to observe, learn, and live in a diversity of cultural settings. They will experience home-stay living with local families and have the opportunity to visit an array of development and relief organizations. Students will be given the opportunity to make a significant contribution in a highly structured manner, working side by side with field-based social entrepreneurs.
If you have questions about this program, please contact , Director, the Ware Institute.
2013 Important Dates & Information
JANUARY 29: Info session #2 Time and Location: 4:30 pm, Booth Ferris in College Center.
FEBRUARY 1: Application deadline and copy of your passport is due. Your application will not be considered complete without a copy of your passport
FEBRUARY 15: $1,500 deposit is due.
FEBRUARY 26: Next steps meeting.
This meeting will outline the next steps required to finalize your summer CBL course process, including Travel Clinic requirements.
Time & Location: 4:30 pm, Steinman College Center Armstrong Room.
MARCH 28: Final Steps meeting for students participating in the program. Deadline for Travel Clinic for F&M students. All students must complete a travel clinic two months in advance of the program's start date in order for inoculations and medications to be effective.
Time & Location: 4:30 pm, Steinman College Center Armstrong Room.
APRIL 12: Balance of payment due.
JUNE 3-JUNE 14: Program training at F&M
JUNE 15-JULY 13: Field work in South Africa.
JULY 14: Return to U.S.
Files and Information
In the spirit of community solidarity and engaged learning, Ware Institute programs have a strict conduct policy and are drug free.
F&M and The Chris Campbell Field and Education Center Connection
The Chris Campbell Field and Education Center is located in the Khayelitsha district of Cape Town, South Africa, was constructed as an education and sports focal point for this poverty-stricken township. F&M's connection to this area was was born out of the tragic passing of Chris Campbell, an F&M soccer star who passed away the day before his senior soccer season. As a result, the CTCTen Foundation was formed by Chris's family and their close friends and team mates and F&M soccer coach Dan Wagner. Ryan McGonigle '08 serves as the CTC Ten Director of US Operations and continues to oversee ongoing programming and the CTC Ten Intern Program.
The Center's main objectives- provide a quality education and athletic facility where local children have an opportunity to be safe and flourish. Interns who partake in the South Africa One Goal Program will visit the Chris Campbell Field and Education Center and have an opportunity to support and expand the Center's work.
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