A remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience! Past Review
By A student (Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tulane University) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 06/07/2012 with
CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences
I learned so much about different cultures, traditions, racial inequalities, philosophies, religions, medicine, etc. It was most definitely worthwhile and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The quality and rigor of the academic experience was comparable to (and in some cases more difficult) that of Tulane's. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The CIEE staff was fantastic. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I love my homestay family. |
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I loved Ouma's cooking. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like a South African by the end of my stay there. I rarely spent any time with Americans. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any health issues. |
| * Safety: |
There were some muggings. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $10 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Prepare your own food to take to school. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The native langauge is English. However, there were definite opportunities to learn and speak Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, etc. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To wear plenty of sunscreen no matter what. |
