Sponsored by: Georgia State University, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, and Morehouse College, Department of Economics, with assistance from the Georgia State Office of International Affairs, International Studies-Study Abroad

The joint Georgia State University / Morehouse College program of Economic Studies in South Africa is designed to give students a broad understanding of the workings of the South African economy, its infrastructure, its environment and its governance. Through a series of lectures, in country discussions with industry and public officials, and site visits, the program participants will examine the process of economic and social development, as well as South Africa's role in the global marketplace. In addition, the program will address South Africa's current socio-economic challenges, such as unemployment, poverty, crime and the AIDS epidemic.

The first week of the program will be in Atlanta. During this time, the program director will conduct lectures, providing the participants with a general overview of the South African economy. The following two weeks will be spent in South Africa. While in South Africa we will split the time between the Pretoria/Johannesburg area in Gauteng Province, the industrial center of the country, and the Cape Town area of the Western Cape. While in the Pretoria/Johannesburg area we tentatively plan to stay in student housing on the campus of the University of Pretoria. In Cape Town, we will stay in one of the city's high quality hotels.

Eligibility

This program is open to Georgia State University and Morehouse College students who have completed principles of macroeconomics (Econ 0201 at Morehouse, Econ 2105 at GSU). Students from other institutions are encouraged to apply with the consent of their academic advisor and their major department chair. Priority will be given to those students that register for the spring semester course, The Economy of South Africa (Econ 408 Special Topics in Economics at Morehouse College, Econ 3610 at GSU). Program size is limited, so participants are urged to apply early. Participation is contingent upon acceptance by the program directors.

Course Credit

Students who elect to take this program for three hours of credit must submit a research paper. GSU students are allowed to take this program for credit as an elective. Other students should check with their institution to see if credit will be granted.

Cost

Program cost may vary according to currency fluctuations and travel arrangements. Fees are tentatively set at $3,800. A limited number of partial scholarships may be available. *Please note the Early Bird Special under the Registration and Information section.

Price includes:

• Round-trip airfare Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town-Atlanta
• All ground transportation, excursions, entrance fees
• Hotels and other living arrangements
• Some meals
• Health insurance

Price does not include:

• Passport
• Personal items and excess baggage charges
• Georgia State University tuition and fees

Funding

Important: For financial aid from the Regents Study Abroad Scholarship Program for students in the University System of Georgia and other scholarship information, see the Office of International Affairs website. Also, students in the University System of Georgia who are in the HOPE Program may apply for a Summer Studies Abroad extension with HOPE. Consult the Office of Financial Aid.

Disability-Accomodation Statement

Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations during their study abroad experience should discuss these needs with the program director at the time of application.

Responsibility and Liability

Georgia State University and Morehouse College do not assume responsibility for damage or loss of any personal effects.

A signed waiver of Liability/Indemnification form must be submitted with the application and deposit. For a copy of the form, please contact Caroline Griffin at southafrica@gsu.edu or 404-651-4792.

Participants are required to carry a passport with them. For more information, call the Georgia State University Office of International Affairs Study Abroad Office at 404-654-5819.

Tentative Schedule

For details of previous trips, please see www.gsu.edu/southafrica.

Registration and Information

Materials needed for application:

• Completed application   
• $300 deposit (See Early Bird Special below)
• Letter of recommendation from an instructor familiar with your recent work
• Early Bird Special -- If the full non-refundable payment is received by January 19, the $300 deposit will be waived.

Payment dates:

• Application, deposit, and letter are due by January 19, 2007.
• Initial trip payment of $2,000 is due by February 16, 2007.
• Remaining balance of $1,500 is due by March 16, 2007.

Refund dates:

• Deposit is non-refundable after February 1, 2007.
• Initial trip payment is non-refundable after February 16, 2007.
• Remaining balance is non-refundable upon payment.

Upon acceptance to the study abroad program, non-Georgia State University students who would be considered transient/visiting students at Georgia State, if they wish to receive credit for the study abroad course, will be required to provide all of the following:

1. An application for admission to Georgia State University and a non-refundable $50 application fee. The application form for undergraduate students is available at the following website: http://www.gsu.edu/undergraduate_admission.html
2. A letter of good standing and permission to attend from the Registrar's Office at the current/home institution.
3. A statement of residency status for tuition purposes from the Registrar's Office of the current/home institution (out-of-state students will pay only an additional $250 beyond in-state tuition.)