Studying in Namibia gave me a different outlook on land management policies Past Review
By charlotte a (Geology, Carleton College) for
Round River Conservation Studies - Namibia Desert Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes.
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We lived in a tent. It was very peaceful but cooking and cleaning every night in addition to doing field work all day could become stressful. |
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It was rare to have fresh foods. We also ate a lot of game meat and goat when we worked with local people. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I spent the most money on phone cards for the pay phone. There is really not much to buy, so you won't spend very much money. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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