Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A City Surrounded By Mountains! Past Review

By (Lehigh University) - abroad from 06/03/2019 to 08/03/2019 with

IES Abroad: Cape Town - Summer Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to experience a completely different culture. South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation and I was glad that I was able to experience it. Growing up in a city that is known as the melting pot, it was eyeing opening to see the similarities and differences.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cape Town
  • The Internship
  • The people I met on the trip
* What could be improved?
  • More information given to you before you flight out.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I could have trusted myself to explore more.

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!