A Moment in the Mother City Past Review

By (University of South Alabama) - abroad from 06/06/2018 to 08/04/2018 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Cape Town - Intern in South Africa

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was so worthwhile! I improved my academic and professional skills! I learned about my own personal biases and strengths and weaknesses. And learned all about a new culture!

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? $50-65

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • internship
  • excursions
  • being immersed in the culture
* What could be improved?
  • better communication about transportation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much it was going to cost to live in Cape Town.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!