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Studying at University of Botswana Past Review

By (Anthropology., Georgia Southern University) for

University of Botswana: Gaborone - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, this experience definitely got me interested in microfinance and environmental health.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: University of Botswana
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I feel like the culture is so different in Botswana that Americans can easily be overwhelmed. The education system there is westernized, but the faculty who was helping us tended not to get things done unless we were right in front of her.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

apartment style dorms were great!

* Food:

Very very bland food, and not the best for vegetarians

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I wish we had had more tine to experience the night life

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Healthcare wasn't the best, but the nurses at the University hospital were amazing!

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Finances

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Microeconomics
Course Department:
Instructor: Dr. Fisher
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I enjoyed this course a lot, but I wish we had studied something a little more relevant.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Public Health
Course Department:
Instructor: Dr. Charles
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I really, really enjoyed this course!
Credit Transfer Issues: