Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I didn't want to leave South Africa Past Review

By (Psychology, Berea College) - abroad from 01/28/2015 to 06/24/2015 with

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU): Port Elizabeth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a tremendous amount about myself. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. Meeting people and coming out of my shell was the hardest part, but one i did that i was able to enjoy every moment.

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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

They were amazing and really helpful,e specially with transition.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Summerstrand Hotel was a good accommodation.

* Food:

I wish there was some type of meal plan available for the students especially since there was a restaurant in the hotel

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had to use the once doctor. it was quick and easy.

* Safety:

Always have someone watch your back at the ATM's

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 500
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Going out to eat is cheaper than buying food to cook sometimes because the shelf life is very short and you may not want to cook everyday. the food will spoil quickly

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Location
  • People
  • University
* What could be improved?
  • Meal Plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The exchange rate is in our favor,but inflation is a killer.

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.