In today’s interconnected world, students of international relations and global studies must combine classroom learning with lived experience. This 10-day program, hosted by the African Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, offers American university students a unique opportunity to engage with South Africa’s political, economic, and cultural dynamics.
Participants will explore themes of African agency, US–South Africa relations, international development, and decolonization through academic lectures, policy dialogues, and cultural immersion. Through a combination of scholarly engagement and visits to key historical and political institutions, students will gain firsthand insight into the complexities of South Africa’s role in global affairs.