Abroad in Africa- An Unforgettable Adventure Past Review
By Kris T (Biology/Pre-Med, Austin College) - abroad from 09/03/2013 to 12/09/2013 with
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more than I thought I could about African wildlife and ecosystems, issues in the ecosystems, and how to be independent and accomplish important research projects. Not to mention what I learned about myself as a person... priceless!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Didn't have power outlets in my second room. |
| * Food: |
It's good, but it can get repetitive at times. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I wish we could have spent more time out of the camp with locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was easily accessible and very reliable. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid to haggle! I'm talking like 40% of the first price you were offered. Don't get mzungu (white person) price, that's for tourists. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid to use Kiswahili, it's fun. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You can trade things very easily in Kenya and Tanzania! Bring old items that you don't want and get cool East African souvenirs!! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
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