Cape Town: It's Malega *whatever that means) Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Barnard College) for

CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES!!! 100%

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

unique opportunity, I would recommend to all

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

-they were overprotective

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

-I lived in a house with 16 other americans and 2 UCT students

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

traveling

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

i felt very safe

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? $110-150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? -INTERNET IS EXPENSIVE!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? STUDY ABROAD!