Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Multiple types of culture hikes and delicious food. Past Review

By (Public Health, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/26/2015 to 06/12/2015 with

CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about different cultures and perspectives through which people see the world. I learned a lot about the history and continuous struggles in South Africa.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Aprox $75

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Housing options made making friends easy
  • organized some activities
  • RAs were great
* What could be improved?
  • floor/housing meetings were useless and not enjoyable
  • tried to be accommodating but sometimes not organized enough
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You need to make your own effort to really become friends with other students at the university. choosing classes before getting to SA is crucial for getting into the classes you want to. The credit system is very different and should be explained.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.