TIA: This is Africa (Kenya Edition) Past Review
By Elizabeth H (Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Kenya
It was eye opening and inspiring
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teaching method was much more engaging and personal than at an American college |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very well managed, my expectations were definitely met |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Students were housed in small 4 person huts. |
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It might be tough for lactose intolerant people to avoid dairy products |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Work with the local HIV/AIDS clinic, tree planting, field studies with neighboring villagers |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very clean, safe facility and community |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | The only expense was personal souvenires. I spent about $20 each week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can spend as little or as much as you want to spend |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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