Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Coolest Thing I have Every Done!!! Past Review

By (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) - abroad from 02/28/2017 to 07/14/2017 with

IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a ton about myself. I also learned more than I ever though possible about South Africa and South African culture. I never realized how beautiful and diverse the country is.

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

This program was amazing in every way. The IES staff was helpful, the housing was great, and the program really got me out of my comfort zone. I would do it a million times over.

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)

South Africa has a low cost of living

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75-$100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Field Trips/ Planned Activities
  • Staff
  • Housing
* What could be improved?
  • Information about classes
  • Orientation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How cold it actually gets in the winter in Cape Town. Bring warm jackets!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.