Students enter the program through one of the many cooperating departments. The Program in African Studies strongly encourages students to study overseas at an African university. Princeton has established its own linkage with the University of Cape Town in order for Princeton students to study at South Africa's premier university for a semester or a year. Of course, students may study at other African universities. The study abroad experience provides students with unique insights that complement their Princeton education.
Students enter the program for a mixture of motives.
They enter only with the goal of scholarly exploration. Others have more definite career plans. They are interested in the problems and prospects of the third world, specifically Africa, and they hope to pursue work in government, business, and education in Africa. But whether the goal is particular or professional, the Program in African Studies has much to offer.