Rhodes University: Grahamstown - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Grahamstown, South Africa
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, established in 1904. It is the province's oldest university, and is one of the four universities in the province. read more
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Goodness, I learned SO much from my experience abroad. I learned so much about South African culture, a lot of European countries' cultures, and people around the world. I learned what it's like to not have water nor electricity for hours. I learned how to love people deeper and wider, and how to appreciate every small detail of... Carly K - Baylor University View Entire Review
Extremely. Being thrown into a culture and having close to no background in the country before hand, I was forced to integrate and make friends with people with completely different backgrounds than that which I have been used to. During the process, I made several life changing observations concerning both the world around me, ... Joseph B - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
Yes. I feel silly answering this question, it's a bit too broad and vague. I mean, I lived in an entirely different country and witnessed a thousand things which were different from the U.S., and a thousand things that were the same. You take both and learn from them. That's all I got. William B - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself and about the rest of the world. I came to realise a lot of prejudices that are out there and worked to better understand the motives of people from different backgrounds. M S - Presbyterian College View Entire Review

My cultural awareness was dramatically shaped by my abroad experience. Seeing how much of the world lives (in the 3rd world) is eye opening and an important reality check. Gaining insight in our world and personal humility were at the forefront this experience. Everyone should travel abroad, and if you come from America, it w... Miles R - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
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Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, established in 1904. It is the province's oldest university, and is one of the four universities in the province.
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