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The Adventures of a Spelmanite: South Africa. An inside look at Niwa Coleman ’ s GSTEM Experience. Overview. GSTEM IES Abroad Field Trips Down time Overall Experience. Conducting Research Abroad. 16 hours of research each week South African National Bioinformatics Institute- SANBI
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The Adventures of a Spelmanite: South Africa An inside look at Niwa Coleman’s GSTEM Experience
Overview • GSTEM • IES Abroad • Field Trips • Down time • Overall Experience
Conducting Research Abroad • 16 hours of research each week • South African National Bioinformatics Institute- SANBI • Spelman mentor and SA mentors • Research accommodations and guidance • MONEY $$$
IES ABROAD • 6 credit class : Health and Community Development • Gugaletu Clinic, Retreat Clinic, and Rob Fierrea Hospital
Field Trips District 6 museum Rugby Game Homestay weekend Kroger National Park Community development in Egoli township Whale watching Wine tour • Langa Township • Robin Island • Heart of Cape town Museum • Garden Route Tour • The peninsula tour • Cape of Good Hope tour • Cape Point Tour • Botanical Gardens
Conclusion & Tips • Stay posted on G-STEM events • Get your application done early • Keep a strong relationship with your program of interest • Stay on track with due dates • Get ready for a experience that will forever change your life.