Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Journey Past Review

By (Program in the Environment, Pre-medicine, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor) - abroad from 07/13/2017 to 07/25/2017 with

IES Abroad: Cape Town - Summer Health Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the culture of South Africa, their healthcare system, and myself.

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.

* 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:

Recommend money belts for going out at night! Stay in a large group after dark!

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

I had the most amazing experience that I will never forget! It was a true journey.

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)

Everything was cheap compared to the U.S.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?
  • Shadowing at hospitals
  • The people!
  • Excursions
* What could be improved?
  • More free time/less busy schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It is cold in South Africa in June/July! Bring a coat!

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.