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South Africa

DR. BARNHILL AND DR. JONES
Academics Study Abroad Faculty-Led Study Abroad South Africa

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

Have nursing skills and will travel! Take everything you’ve learned as a USC Upstate nursing student and make a difference in South Africa. The program is open to nursing students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who meet the pre-requisite requirements listed below. Join Dr. Stephanie Barnhill and Dr. Monique Jones on the experience of a lifetime. Serve communities by providing health clinics and gain real world experience which may be reflected on your resume. Planned tours and excursions mean there will be plenty of fun to be had. You might even see a wild African penguin!

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  • Departure: Monday, June 9, 2025
    Return: Sunday, June 22, 2025

    Program dates are subject to change.

  • Program Fee: $5,800

    Fee includes: Housing, airfare, most meals, in-country transportation, health & travel insurance, planned events & tours, pre-departure orientation.

    Fee does not include: Summer tuition, trip delay/cancellation insurance, personal expenses.

    Payment Schedule: 
    Non-refundable Deposit: $1000 – February 1, 2025
    First Payment: $2,400 – March 1, 2025
    Second Payment: $2,400 – April 1, 2025

  • Undergraduate Students
    Prerequisite Requirements: NURS U310, U320/320P
    Course Taken Abroad: NURS U461/471P (6 credit hours)

    Master’s Students
    Prerequisite Requirements: Admission into graduate program.
    Course Taken Abroad: NURS U715 (2 credit hours)

    Doctoral Students
    Prerequisite Requirements: Admission into graduate program.
    Course Taken Abroad: NURS U803/804P (5 credit hours)

  • Students interested in applying to this program should email studyabroad@uscupstate.edu to receive the necessary documents. Virtual or in-person advisement may also be requested to discuss any issues related to study abroad.

  • Program Leader: Dr. Stephanie Barnhill
    Email: barnhism@uscupstate.edu

    Program Leader: Dr. Monique Jones
    Email: jones84@uscupstate.edu

    Study Abroad Advisor: Patrick McCleary
    Email: studyabroad@uscupstate.edu