Study Abroad - South Africa

PROGRAM Garrett College will be offering a Learning Community of Juvenile Delinquency and Social Problems, comparing American and South African attitudes and responses to social problems with a particular emphasis on juvenile delinquency. We will also compare the social problems and legacies of racial inequities (civil rights in the US and apartheid in SA). We will be working in cooperation with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s law and social sciences faculty and students in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We will also travel to Bhisho, the provincial seat for juvenile justice in South Africa and will be visiting nearby villages to study how traditional/tribal communities address social problems. The study abroad will also include a day visit to the Kwantu Private Game Reserve to see the “Big 5” wildlife of South Africa.” Download the Study Abroad - South Africa Brochure FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact trip leader Professor Elizabeth Biser 301-387-3142. REGISTRATION Certain parts of these fees may be non-refundable at the discretion of Garrett College. TIMELINE $200 deposit by April 1, 2008 Airfare deposit by April 15, 2008 Balance by May 30, 2008 We will have fundraising activities throughout the Spring semester to help with expenses.

STUDY ABROAD CREDITS
Students will enroll in two 3-credit courses. Auditors are also welcome. These courses will include classroom instruction by Garrett College and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Garrett instruction will begin prior to the travel dates and will include overview and orientation material. While in South Africa, students will interact with South African students, professionals, youth, and community members in a variety of settings.

Social Problems: An examination of the causes and effects of social disorganization in modern societies, including the roles of social institutions and the values contradictions that lead to social changes.

Juvenile Delinquency: An introduction to the factors and consequences of juvenile delinquency, including individual, social, and developmental views; and the social institutions involved in the creation and remediation of juvenile delinquency.

PRE-DEPARTURE ACTIVITIES

WEEK OF PREPARATION

Orientation:
Immunizations and Health Issues
Passports
Cultural Considerations
Currency
Dress/clothing/what to pack

Working session:
Draft interview questions and general panel topics

Lectures (2):
History of South Africa: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Perspectives
Visit and interact with US (Maryland) juvenile justice facility staff and youth

Films:
Films on South Africa will be previewed

ITINERARY ABROAD

Week 1

• Arrive Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth, South Africa
• Social and scholastic interaction with NMMU students and faculty
• Lectures at NMMU by Garrett and NMMU faculty
• Visit and meetings - townships and communities
• Visit and meetings - programs and facilities serving youth and families

Week 2

• Travel to Bhisho, South Africa
• Visit and meetings - Provincial juvenile justice administrators
• Observe juvenile justice proceedings
• Visit and meetings - rural/tribal areas
• Practicum experience working with juvenile justice service providers

Week 3

• Visit Kwantu Private Game Reserve
• Lectures and professional panels on campus at NMMU
• Summary and final project of study abroad experience
• Farewell activities with NMMU students and faculty
  

COST DETAILS
The cost of the trip is UNDER $3,501.

This fee covers the following:

• Round trip flight to South Africa
• Travel in South Africa
• Accommodations including hotels
• Select Meals
• Sponsored entertainment and site visits
• Lecture fee

The final cost will be determined prior to the registration cutoff date and will depend to an extent on the number of people joining the trip.

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

• Vaccinations
• Passport
• Personal expenses
• Course tuition

For eligible students the cost of the courses may be covered by financial aid.

*Garrett College reserves the right to increase the cost of the Program Fee up to 10% due to increased program costs, increased flight costs, currency fluctuations, or other reasons at its discretion.
**Garrett College also reserves the right to cancel the trip at its discretion.

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