Amazing program!!! Past Review
By Emily C (Social Work and Peace & Justice, Saint Anselm College) - abroad from 08/22/2019 to 12/05/2019 with
SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - Multiculturalism and Human Rights
I learned how to feel comfortable being uncomfortable and how to work with people who have different backgrounds. I also learned ways to immerse myself in a culture.
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. |
There were ample resources available both in the classroom and online for us to use at all times. The staff was always willing to talk and help in any way shape or form. There was a good balance of academics in the classroom and experiential learning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff was so accomodating and helped us get comfortable in the country as soon as we landed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The living arrangments were great. Each host family I stayed with was loving, caring, and always looked out for my safety. |
| * Food: |
Delicious! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like I was a member of each community that I stayed with and I was always welcomed with open arms. Everyone I met was eager to teach me about heir way of life and have me experience it alongside of them. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any healthcare concerns. |
| * Safety: |
As long as I followed the rules given by my program, I felt safe at all times. My host families also went above and beyond to make me feel safe and welcome at all times. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would do this program again and again because it taught me so much about South Africa and myself. This program changed me for the better. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I recommend that you have cash and card on you at all times. I also recommend that you always have a working Uber app. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
5 |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I recommend that you use your host families as resources because they are eager to help and teach. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Become comfortable feeling uncomfortable and live in the moment. |
