Trinity in Cape Town
Amid the breathtaking beauty, the Trinity in Cape Town programs challenges students to observe, question and act.
THIS PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED FOR THE FALL 2024 SEMESTER AND NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Program Dates:
- FALL 2023:
- University of Cape Town – 7/4 – 11/18
- University of Western Cape – 7/13 – 11/15
- SPRING 2024:
- University of Cape Town – 1/25 – 6/14
- University of Western Cape – 1/25 – 6/10
Program Size:
Trinity in Cape Town is run in partnership with ISA. So while there are typically 6-12 Trinity students each semester, there are around 20 other students from schools across the country who are studying abroad on the program through ISA.
Eligibility:
- OPEN TO: Trinity sophomores, juniors and first-semester seniors in good academic and social standing at Trinity.
- GPA: 3.0 (University of Cape Town – UCT) or 2.7 (University of Western Cape – UWC)
- Students must have a valid passport with an expiration date 6 months beyond the end of the program
Application Deadline:
- Fall semester: March 1st
- Spring semester: September 15th
Before you apply:
Be sure to review the preparation steps as outlined here: START HERE
Schedule a Virtual or In-Person advising appointment here: https://calendly.com/trincoll-osa
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Housing & Meals
Students on the Trinity in Cape Town program live in self-catered apartments in the Mowbray neighborhood, close to the University of Cape Town. There are two students to each apartment and each student has their own bedroom. There is no meal plan so students are responsible for shopping and cooking for themselves at nearby markets.
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Experiential Learning
Through the Internship Seminar, students are placed with local NGO’s and schools which provide an opportunity to integrate with the country and culture in a more personal way. In addition, academic excursions are an integral part of the Trinity in Cape Town curriculum and programing.
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
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"Cape Town provided me with the time and space to reflect on what I enjoy and wanted to do in college. Through furthering my academic studies and exploring a new place and culture, I learned so much about myself while having the time of my life and meeting new friends. While not always easy, I would not trade my experience abroad in Cape Town for anything and highly recommend anyone consider going!" Sara Barrett '21
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"Spending four months with my Trinity peers in Cape Town was certainly a once in a lifetime experience for me! I have so many memories from my time in South Africa, and I wouldn't change the experience for anything!" Laiba Bahrawar '21
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“I developed a sense of confidence and adventure. I learned to cope with difficult situations and cultural situations. I will miss everything about Cape Town. It was truly one of the best things I’ve done.” Trinity in Cape Town alum
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"It may sound cliche to say this, but studying abroad in South Africa has been the best decision of my life so far. I learned so much about myself and how the world works in ways that wouldn't be possible anywhere else on the planet. While there, I went on many adventures and learned things that I never envisioned for myself, in fact, I never ran out of things to see, do and learn. It was an amazing opportunity where I was not only able to step out of my comfort zone by immersing in most aspects of the different cultures, but I also met incredible locals who are still part of my life months later." Celina Marte '21
Learn more about Trinity in Cape Town
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