HU Zulu in South Africa (HUZISA) Study Abroad Program

HUZISA 2023 will be an intensive immersion into the dynamic world of the Zulu language (isiZulu) and the people who speak it (amaZulu). In a world of changing global dynamics, the Zulu language is one of the African languages that are at the center of significant cultural and economic trends. Through hands-on participation and observation of both urban and rural use of the Zulu language, you will be fully immersed through organized community service that addresses local needs, while developing Zulu language skills. HUZISA will be an important introduction (for beginners) and/or further immersion (for intermediate learners) emphasizing an intensive and culturally-based approach. 

HUZISA is open to all Howard University and non-Howard University students of any major.

The HUZISA program will last for 6 weeks and take place in the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, to include both urban and rural settings. Activities for the program will focus on the language, history, and culture of the Zulu people in the following location-specific phases: 

• Gauteng: cosmopolitan phase (Johannesburg and Pretoria)
• Kwazulu-Natal: rural and semi-rural phase (Dundee, Ulundi, KwaNongoma, and St Lucia), 
• KwaZulu-Natal: urban and peri-urban phase (Durban and surrounding areas) 

This program enables you to:

• Enjoy the world-famous natural attractions of South Africa 
• Get hands-on experience in the country’s dynamic culture
• See what South Africa has to offer to you as an international scholar
• Work towards fulfilling HU foreign language requirement
• Strengthen your Zulu language skills through being immersed into the native context
• Learn about King Shaka Zulu and all the other storied kings as well as see their palaces
• Learn about the diversity within South Africa and compare it to the USA
• Earn up to an equivalent of 6 hours of Zulu language credits

Non-credit option: $6,800
HU tuition for 3-credit option: $3,822

Both options include: 

• Tuition and full board accommodation
• Round-trip airfare, airport pick-up & drop off
• Administrative, fieldtrips & local transport fees
• Excursions
• Travel insurance

The program fee does not include:

Personal expenses, HU tuition, passport, and visa (US passport holders do not need to apply for a visa to enter South Africa).

* If you would like to fund your participation through FLAS, apply here for the FLAS Fellowship.

• January 31, Tuesday        Application deadline
• February 28, Tuesday        FLAS Fellowship application deadline
• February 20, Friday        Notification of acceptance
• April 10, Monday        Pre-departure orientation- Session I
• April 24, Monday        Pre-departure orientation- Session II
• May 12, Friday        Final payment deadline
• May 15, Monday        Pre-departure orientation- Session III
• May 22, Monday        HU Summer Session I begins
• June 5, Monday        Departure for South Africa
• July 17, Monday        Return to the United States

The HUZISA program will take place during Summer Session I in South Africa from June 5 to July 17, 2022. Participants will spend a one week in Johannesburg, another week in rural KwaZulu Natal province, and then four weeks in the coastal city of Durban, on the Indian Ocean. Students will stay in hotels.

PROGRAM FEES: $6,800

If you do not have a scholarship, please submit your payments to HUZISA Coordinator in Graduate School Building Room 126. Checks should be made payable to Howard University per each payment you make as recommended below:

• February 10: Application fee - $295
• March 28: First payment - $2,275
• April 14: Second payment - $1,410
• April 28: Third payment - $1,410
• May 2: Final payment - $1,410