Unforgettable Past Review
By Lily (University of Vermont) - abroad from 01/23/2016 to 06/11/2016 with
IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town
It was undoubtably worthwhile. My view of the world has been transformed and I was introduced to new ideas and perspectives in addition to new people and places.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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The student body at the University of Cape Town is collectively passionate group of students that I have seen. Taking classes with students from South Africa, other African countries and the United States all together resulted in tremendously thoughtful discussions with unique perspectives. |
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Some of the best food in the entire world!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
IES was the perfect size, had the most supportive staff and enabled me to have the best semester |
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) |
The exchange rate was definitely in favor of the dollar but it was easy to get carried away with everything feeling so cheap. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Pre-register for as many classes as possible BEFORE arriving in Cape Town |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
