Study Abroad Journal: South Africa (May 2011)

Political, Economic, Social and Security Challenges

Mason’s School of Public Policy study abroad program presents an ideal opportunity for students in all Masters’ programs—as well as other interested individuals—to explore some of the most consequential policy problems facing countries abroad and the U.S today. Together, Mason School of Public Policy students kept a record of their study abroad trip to Mexico in May 2011.

Read their perspectives here.

Table of Contents
The Journey Begins
The Day Ends with Drumming
The AIDS Centre and Hospice
Examining Apartheid Up Close
Another Look at Apartheid
Another Day in South Africa
The Impact of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)
To the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve
Giraffes, Elephants and Lions
Arrival in Cape Town
Immersed in Cape Town
South Africa’s High-Crime Rate Explained
Day’s End at the Cape of Good Hope
Walking Tour of Robben Island
Disappointed with Robben Island
South African Wine Tastings
Wine to End the Trip

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