Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

OTS South Africa changed my life Past Review

By (Biology, General., Middlebury College) for

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS): South Africa - African Ecology and Conservation

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I plan to go back to SA after I graduate

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.

Heavy workload, grading system was fair but different from the US, teaching methods were at time disorganized compared to regular Midd lectures but I enjoyed the field work and everything we learned was fascinating.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Wonderful!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

food was great

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

love it all!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

i felt safe the whole time

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
  • Hostel
  • Dorm
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • EVERYTHING
* What could be improved?
  • returning assignments on time
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? easy going, intelligent, funny, outgoing

Individual Course Reviews

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Field Skills
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History and Culture of South Africa
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Savanna Ecology
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Conservation
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