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Program Dates
 The IHRE program takes place from late June through mid-November (in accordance with the second semester of the Wits academic calendar). Students from North American institutions forgo their fall semester of studies to participate in IHRE.
Prior to the start of the formal semester, North American students gather at Bard College for a pre-departure workshop, typically scheduled around two weeks in advance of the start of classes at Wits. IHRE students also participate in the Community Human Rights Workshop at Wits Rural the week before classes begin.
2010 IHRE calendar*
June 26 |
North American students arrive at Bard |
| June 26–27 |
Pre-departure workshop at Bard |
June 28
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Travel to Johannesburg on group flight |
June 29
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Arrive in Johannesburg |
June 30 - July 3
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General orientation (IHRE international students) and
Johannesburg cultural activities, including visit to Soweto and Apartheid Museum |
| July 4 - July 9 |
Community Human Rights Workshop @ Wits Rural
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July 12
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Third block classes and internships begin |
Aug 28-Sept 5
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Break |
September 6
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Fourth block classes begin; internships resume |
October 22
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End of classes and formal internship period |
| Oct 26 - Nov 22 |
Examination period |
*Dates may be subject to change
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