1. The Adventures of a Spelmanite: South Africa An inside look at Niwa Coleman’s GSTEM Experience

2. Overview GSTEM GSTEM IES Abroad IES Abroad Field Trips Field Trips Down time Down time Overall Experience Overall Experience

3. Conducting Research Abroad 16 hours of research each week 16 hours of research each week South African National Bioinformatics Institute- SANBI South African National Bioinformatics Institute- SANBI Spelman mentor and SA mentors Spelman mentor and SA mentors Research accommodations and guidance Research accommodations and guidance MONEY $$$ MONEY $$$

4. IES ABROAD 6 credit class : Health and Community Development 6 credit class : Health and Community Development Gugaletu Clinic, Retreat Clinic, and Rob Fierrea Hospital Gugaletu Clinic, Retreat Clinic, and Rob Fierrea Hospital

5. Field Trips 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 District 6 museum Rugby Game Homestay weekend Kroger National Park Community development in Egoli township Whale watching Wine tour

6. Down Time

8. Conclusio n & Tips Stay posted on G-STEM events Stay posted on G-STEM events Get your application done early Get your application done early Keep a strong relationship with your program of interest Keep a strong relationship with your program of interest Stay on track with due dates Stay on track with due dates Get ready for a experience that will forever change your life. Get ready for a experience that will forever change your life.