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2025 Fall Break Study Abroad Programs in South Africa, Ireland Available

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Students standing in front of a Nelson Mandela muralWe are excited to officially launch and announce the Fall Break 2025 Study Abroad Programs in Cape Town, South Africa, and Ireland.

South Africa

 

This innovative program combines Culinary Arts and Welding to offer students a hands-on, immersive experience exploring the region’s rich history, culture, and sustainability efforts.

Program Highlights

  • Cape Malay Cooking Workshop – Learn to prepare traditional dishes in Bo-Kaap with a mother-daughter culinary duo.
  • Sustainable Welding at SAIW – Discover how welding practices contribute to global sustainability and industry advancements.
  • Robben Island with Lionel Davis – Engage in an interactive discussion with the former freedom fighter and political prisoner.
  • !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre – Experience guided insights into the history and contemporary life of the San people.
  • Urban Sustainable Farming – Participate in workshops at Oranjezicht City Farm, focusing on food ecosystems.
  • 18 Gangster Museum – Gain a deeper understanding of social challenges and meet local welders and caterers.
  • Welding and culinary students will participate in academic engagement experiences with students at False Bay College in Cape Town.

Program Details

Travel Dates: Oct. 11-18
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Eligibility: Open to Welding, Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality, Non-Destructive Technology students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (18+ or with a guardian). This program will be open to curriculum students in these programs only.

Course Options:

  • Culinary: CUL 287/CUL 287A (Cultural Experience) or CUL 230/CUL 230A (Global Cuisine)
  • Welding: WLD 143 (Metallurgy)

This unique opportunity blends culture, history, and hands-on learning, offering students an unforgettable global experience while developing valuable professional skills.

Ireland

 

This immersive program offers students the opportunity to explore Ireland’s legal history, criminal justice system, and cultural heritage, all while engaging with breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities like Dublin and Derry.

Program Highlights

  • Legal System Immersion – Visit courts and police stations in Donegal to explore Ireland’s legal processes.
  • Kilmainham Gaol Tour – Step inside the historic Dublin prison that once housed revolutionaries of the 1916 Easter Rising.
  • Celtic Art & Music – Participate in workshops and experience traditional Irish music and cuisine.
  • Arranmore Island – Hike and learn about the island’s political and cultural significance in maritime history.
  • Lectures by Experts – Attend sessions on topics such as civil rights struggles in the USA and Ireland, ancient Irish law, and famine’s legal and political effects.

Program Details

Travel Dates: Oct. 10-18
Location: Ireland (Dublin, Derry, Donegal & more)
Eligibility: Open to students 18+ with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.Course Options:

  • Criminal Justice (CJC 111 – Intro to Criminal Justice) (open to all AS and AA students)
  • Advanced CJ Courses (for Criminal Justice students who have taken CJC 111):
    • CJC 223 (Organized Crime)
    • CJC 212 (Ethics & Community Relations)
  • CCE Course (Non-credit option available)

This once-in-a-lifetime program blends history, law, and culture, giving students an invaluable global perspective on criminal justice while exploring one of the most historically rich countries in the world.

A few spots left! Study abroad to Ecuador or South Africa

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Central Piedmont’s trip to South Africa, summer 2022. The group is at the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point of Africa.

Travel the world with Central Piedmont! There are still a few spots available for study abroad trips to Ecuador and South Africa in summer 2023. The Global Learning office offers options with college credit, and you will have faculty and staff support for your entire travel and learning experience.

Explore your options today! Application and payment deadlines are coming up soon. Planning for paperwork, passports, and payment deadlines can take time, so learn more about the 2023 options to find the best fit your schedule and interests.

Get more information on Study Abroad at Central Piedmont.

Virtual Connections in South Africa – Join us February 18

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Trevor Noah book clubThe Global Learning Office is hosting a virtual book discussion on author Trevor Noah’s book – Born a Crime.

In this life-changing book, Noah tells his coming-of-age tale during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa. The discussion (moderated by EDU Africa) will be centered around a variety of “glocal” themes: bridging cultural differences, race and identity, and overcoming adversity. If you need a copy of the book, email nadine.russell@cpcc.edu.

If you don’t get to read the book in time, you are still highly encouraged to engage in the dialogue! Register for the event, held Friday, February 18th from 11 – 12:30 pm.  The event is Friday, Feb 18th from 11-12:30pm.

This virtual program gives you the unique opportunity to engage and connect directly with local South Africans to find out what makes this Rainbow Nation so special. Don’t miss out – save your seat today!