Uganda/Rwanda: The smell of life is more intoxicating than the smell of death - SIT: Kampala - Uganda/Rwanda: Post-Conflict Transformation Past Review
By Caitlyn J (Political Science And Environmental Studies, Pacific Lutheran University) for
SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations
Absolutely. I am thankful for every single experience I had while studying away.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Stefanie Pollander was the best! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
For two months I lived with Host families, and one month with other American students. Both were awesome experiences, but if I had to advocate for one, I'd say live with the host family! |
| * Food: |
Bland food overall, but it's all part of the experience. Lots of rice and beans, and be sure to try the gnut sauce. I was a vegetarian, and never had to eat meat. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Lake Kivu was awesome, anything to do with the Nile is recommended. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I got staf infection once, but had great doctors at the local clinic. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The class content is incredible depressing (yet hopeful to some degree). Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster, and to grow like never before. |
