With a stunning combo of mountains and ocean, Cape Town is this amazing city that’s just waiting to wow you. As one of South Africa’s three capitals, it’s a cosmopolitan hub that proudly embraces a multicultural spirit.
Theme: Human Rights
If you’re passionate about human rights, there’s no better place to learn! Start with our online Foundations Course to prep for getting the most out of your term abroad. Before you know it, you’ll be exploring history where it happened. Learn how South Africa went from Apartheid to one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. Contribute to, and learn from, the meaningful work local organizations are doing to protect and promote human rights.
See what it’s like...
I was blown away by how much history is concentrated in one place…
Teaching my friends my native language during dinner 😆🙏🏿
The Foundations Course helped me learn more about myself, my peers, and South Africa.🌟
Kuir Makuol
South Sudan | South Africa ‘23
Culture Series learning traditional South African music and dance.
Grocery shopping with my housemates!🌟
Cosima Kaspar
Germany | South Africa ‘23
My first time hiking was in Cape Town. It’s something I wouldn’t normally do, but here I am! ⛰️🌎 Painful? Yes Breathtaking views? YEAH !!!⛰️
Boulders Beach with my new best friend ❤️
Curriculum planning with my apprenticeship supervisor. I’m an assistant English and History teacher.
Karine Saraiva
Doreen Wanjiru
My most favorite moment in the Culture Series 💛
Learning to cook pratha and roti with my housemates
Doing a solo getaway to Camps Bay Beach and spent 8hrs there just to finish Sense and Sensibility
Hai Yen Nguyen
Vietnam | South Africa ‘23
Tomorrow is my last day at my apprenticeship with Grandmothers Against Poverty and AIDS. I never expected to find such deep love and connection.
Spotted this flower on my hike up devil’s peak!
Anushka Sharma
There’s no such thing as a “typical” day with Take Action Lab. It’s all waiting for you!
You will have structure from your apprenticeship four days a week, but also a lot of independence.
Get creative with it!
Dig into South Africa’s history at a Learning Connect
Connect with local artists and leaders
Join our weekly excursions and Culture Series
Experience it all with an amazing community
Find your people here! Take Action Lab brings together a global student community that’s open-minded, adventurous, and there to support each other.
STUDENT LIVING
You’ll get to live together in a house with several other Tilters from all over the world. Every student has their own private bedroom for downtime, while the communal living room and kitchen make it easy to gather and socialize. Cooking meals together, sharing stories, and making plans with new friends from everywhere brings cultural immersion home.
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Coliving FAQs
What amenities does housing include?
Each student will have their own private individual bedroom with a bed frame, mattress, bed sheets & blanket, pillow & pillow cover, desk, mirror and wardrobe/dresser. Each shared house is unique, but all are equipped with:
- Common recreational/lounging areas
- Shared bathrooms: showers & toilets
- Kitchen with a range, tableware, cookware and cooking utensils, microwave, refrigerator, kettle, toaster
- Laundry facilities: washing & drying machines
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm systems
- Wifi internet
Are meals provided?
Meals are not provided, but each student is provided a stipend for purchasing food and groceries. Each shared house comes with an equipped kitchen including a range, tableware, cookware and cooking utensils, microwave, refrigerator, kettle, toaster.
Are houses co-ed?
Yes, all shared housing can include students of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations.
