You're only in Africa once!!! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I got more hands-on experience by taking this class abroad rather than taking it in the classroom, but I didn't feel like I learned as much "textbook information." I don't know yet if that's good or bad.

On-site administration of your program

My professor could have been more organized with the in-country experiences we did as a group. At times we followed our typed out schedule too much, when in reality we needed more flexibility.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great housing!! Minus having to tiptoe around 24 hours a day because the other people living in the building have never been around college students and would complain to the landlord. I felt on edge at all times toward the end of the trip because I never knew when we would get in trouble because of our downstairs neighbors.

It was great being able to cook in our apartments and to also have restaurant meals planned for some nights. There was way too much budgeted for food though. Budgeting less will help the overall cost of the program go down.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We did a few cultural activities (i.e. African Drumming Session), but I would have loved to experience more with the local culture.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We were told what shots we needed and didn't need. When people were sick in our group, they were taken to the doctor or pharmacy if needed.

I felt relatively safe at all times while abroad. I always made it a point to never go anywhere alone or without a group of people. We were warned many times from our professor and landlord about how our neighborhood wasn't safe. I think the things they were saying were a bit extreme at times, but it is important to emphasize safety.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Most everything was paid for prior to the trip so while in South Africa I didn't feel like I was spending any money except souvenirs and I chose to buy what I bought. The entire trip was a little expensive, but everything was included and they gave us an estimate number as soon as they knew about how much it would cost.

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• Bungee jumping off the world's highest bungee bridge
• Holding penguins at the aquarium.
• African drumming session.

• Communication between adults and students.
• Not spending so much time at the apartments everyday...we're only here once let's see and do stuff!!
• Working with the service projects sooner in the trip rather than the last week.