Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Opportunity to Explore a Really Cool Country and Learn Along the Way Past Review

By (University of Virginia) - abroad from 05/20/2018 to 07/22/2018 with

iXperience Cape Town – Future-Focused Summer Courses and Internships

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned all about life in South Africa and product management

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

The experience has been awesome from an academic and cultural standpoint

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
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • South Africa is awesome
  • Program does a great job integrating us into South Africa
  • People that run the program are really smart and friendly
* What could be improved?
  • I don’t like sleeping on a bunk bed, but not everyone sleeps on a bunk bed
  • Excursions should begin later than 7:30 AM
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how flexible the program was, then I coud have planned my summer differently

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.