Maria Ly is quite literally a Rock Star. You’ll often find her hanging off a 5.13a grade rock climbing route, she is the rock star co-founder of Skimble (which is incubated by Rock Health), and you can find her rock formation photography featured in Outside Magazine.
Destinations: Africa
About Africa
Educational systems in many African countries are maturing and becoming more accessible for international students. American University in Cairo is a great example and boasts HM Queen Rania of Jordan as an alumnus. The courses at American University are taught in English and attract students from over 100 different countries. South Africa also has several highly ranked universities, including the University of Cape Town and the University of Stellenbosch. Universities in South Africa teach in both English and Afrikaans. Many African universities have religious affiliations. American students frequently choose Africa as a study abroad destination as there are a wide range of programs that offer extensive cultural immersion as well as research opportunities to study Africa’s unique flora and fauna.
Featured Universities in Africa
Student Stories
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March 13, 1988 was the day we moved to America. Although it wasn't my first time in the country, that date was the beginning of my journey through the American school system. Those eleven years filled me with a lifetime of great memories.
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Mayank is an inventor and zebra-enthusiast. He developed Stripespotter, a biological barcode scanner for zebras, and is a part of the team behind Facebook insights. By way of India to Oman to the US, Mayank can be found behind the wheel of a red Porsche dreaming up his next big idea.
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