General Notices

The UWI St. Augustine will be exploring South Africa from December 2016 to January 2017 with a focus on several topics such as the history and culture of South Africa; Conflict resolution; Inclusion in education; History and the post-apartheid experience; Diplomacy; The life and times of Nelson Mandela and wildlife.

The International Office’s outgoing study tours are not limited to students. In fact, the tours are targeted to a cross-section of the local society that The UWI believes can stand to not only gain significantly from the experience, but also to extend that knowledge gained to local benefit. Therefore, study tours are fit for undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff, and faculty at The UWI, alumni and other local tertiary institutions, as well as associate to mid-level management at public and private corporations.

Students, Staff, Faculty and other interested persons are invited to discover this rainbow nation.

Themes: The history and culture of South Africa; Conflict resolution; Inclusion in education; History and the post-apartheid experience; Diplomacy; The life and times of Nelson Mandela and wildlife.

Guided City and Monument Tours: Including a tour of Johannesburg, Soweto, Capetown, A game reserve, Cape Town winelands, Robben Island

Leisure and entertainment: Visits to the craft markets, Trini and South Africa lime and more.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 2 weeks, excluding international travel

• Dates: December 28, 2016 to January 11, 2017

• Destinations: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town 

Study Tour Package

• Round-trip international flights
• Ground transportation
• Hotel accommodation
• Academic Coordinator- Vice Principal: Prof. Rhoda Reddock
• Study Tour Coordinator
• Sightseeing tours led by expert local guides and academic experts 
• Monument and entrance fees 

Cost: $6,700 USD Double Occupancy, $7,500 USD Single Occupancy

Interested persons should complete this registration form (MS Word or PDF version) and ensure that you pay the non-refundable US$100 registration fee to the Cashier at the Bursary, Main Administration building by September 9, 2016.  

Your registration is complete once you kindly dropping off or emailing your form and a copy of your receipt to:

Afiya Francis at Afiya.Francis@sta.uwi.edu or call +1(868) 662-2002 ext. 84280/Direct: +1(868) 224-3707. 

Dates for Payment:

• September 13, 2016:  40%

• October 27, 2016:      40%

• November 24, 2016:   20%

All payments must be made to the following account:

Project: UWI Discovers

Account: 29106-5508-5501-3

Cashier Detail Code: 5TOB

Please advise the cashier of the detail code.

Please Note: All deposits are Non-Refundable 

About The UWI Study Tours’ Objectives

• To increase the local population’s knowledge of the destination country’s development (economic, urbanization) that has taken place along with the changing work culture and environment. They will also learn about the factors that contributed to the country’s survival during the global economic and financial meltdown.

• To provide opportunities for students to complement their studies in areas that will allow them to develop important life skills and thus contribute to their all-round development.  The experience of cultural immersion and exchange gained from this tour will not only enrich their educational experience, but propel them to become proactive members of society and develop improved approaches to everyday situations that affect them and their communities.

• To introduce elements of basic language skill acquisition through orientation programmes and learning materials.

• To foster a spirit of global citizenship among the university population through exposure to, and immersion in, all aspects of a foreign culture that will raise awareness of current trends and issues affecting emerging world powers. This will cultivate respect and appreciation for diversity and prepare participants to engage in a globalized world with fundamental knowledge of the cultural, political, social, geographical, technological and environmental aspects of the destination country.