South Africa = Best Trip Ever! Past Review
By Hannah W (Plan II - Liberal Arts Honors, The University of Texas at Austin) for
SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - Social and Political Transformation
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It has made me a more globally aware citizen. I will never take for granted what I have here in America again/
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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I feel that the faculty did a wonderful job of immersing us in South African culture while educating us about all of the political, social, and economic issues facing the country. |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Nope, it was worth every penny. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Other Program Information
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