"Kenya: A Dream Come True" Past Review
By Amber W (Environmental Science., Western Washington University) for
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies
I was so impressed by the staff at SFS. I learned to stop worrying about the small stuff and that putting yourself out there is so worth it.
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. |
There were some differences between what SFS professors and my college professors were used to, but they were passionate about the subject matter and very well-educated on the course material. Grading was fair, and lectures were informative and fun. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The "SAM" (student affairs manager) was the go-to person for anything we had questions on and she was fabulous. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived in bandas. Everything we needed we had purchased already or was provided for us. |
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The food was amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trips to Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park, visit to an orphanage, visit to AIDS testing/counseling center, and many hiking opportunities. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I've never felt more safe; there was a doctor nearby if needed, but the staff worked so hard to make sure we all felt comfortable there. |
| 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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Other Program Information
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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? | The type of student that would benefit most from this program is one who is excited by the idea of being out of his/her comfort zone. It is very different from home, but makes it that much more rewarding. Don't hold back, push yourself to try new things. |
