A Semester Gone? Past Review
By Elaina C (Longwood University) - abroad from 07/18/2016 to 11/18/2015 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Stellenbosch - Semester in South Africa
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that despite lack of help on the ground its possible to enjoy the experience and doesn't make it any less life changing.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Confusing academic transfer process. Not illustrated by the program and misunderstood by the SA institute. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Unorganized and not helpful as far as logistics went. Nice woman. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Weren't informed that we were in the least developed area of campus. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would be more on my own then I expected. |
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