An Internship in South Africa, the Experience of a lifetime!!! Past Review
By Stephanie S (Insurance., Illinois State University) for
Study Abroad Programs in South Africa
YES!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We had a project in the end, but it wasn't anything big or too challenging because of the solid foundation of information we we given in the weeks prior. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program overall was fantasitc, but the lack of internet and communication with home for almost the entire trip was stressful and a concern for both sides every day, especially with this being the first run of this particular internship. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
n/a |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Wildlife park, local restaurants |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
fine |
| 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? | N/a |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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 take classes with?
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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? | Go into it like a sponge and learn all that you can and enjoy it!!! |
