Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Semester! September 08, 2023

By (Health, Culture, and Development, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill) - abroad from 02/01/2023 to 06/10/2023 with

IES Abroad: Cape Town - Health, Culture & Development

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned in depth about the history of South Africa and the importance of having an international perspective. It was worthwhile, it shaped how I think today.

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

This program provided the perfect amount of support for my first international trip, while also allowing me space to grow and explore.

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? $40

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The local people
  • The staff at the IES Center
  • The connection built with classmates
* What could be improved?
  • Safety
  • Course logistics
  • Standardization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To go out and explore, do not be afraid.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.