Umuntu Past Review
By Emily P (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/30/2014 to 07/11/2014 with
SIT Study Abroad: South Africa: Education and Social Change (Summer)
Time isn't everything. Those with less, have more.
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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. |
They definitely focus more on your experience and overall comprehension than the papers |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The admin and staff are absolutely amazing and truly care for you and your time in the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Whether you're in a home stay or a hotel, the housing is amazing. |
| * Food: |
Be ready for some new things, but you, for sure, will never go hungry. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You truly get to immerse in the culture and society. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Our academic coordinator's wife was a doctor, so we had medical service 24/7. And they will do everything they can to make sure you're getting the best care. |
| * Safety: |
As long as you're aware, you're perfectly safe. |
| 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) |
Definitely bring money. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 100-150 ish |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't always go to restaurants |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You will gain weight. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
