Interstudy-Durban- An Amazing Experience Past Review

By (Public Relations, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) for

University of KwaZulu-Natal / UKZN: Durban - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. The experience taught me a lot about the world, as well as about myself. It opened my eyes to the beauty found in other cultures and the friendships that can form anywhere worldwide.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The grading system is different than what I am used to here in the U.S. But there are a wide variety of courses available to take which is nice.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Anita is absolutely the most helpful person I could have possibly asked for in helping me through the whole Study Abroad experience. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and her ability to make everyone feel welcomed and loved is astonishing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I thought that the food was very similar to that of the food here in the U.S.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Durban is a wonderful place to become integrated with people of all different races and cultures. It is also a wonderful place to go out and enjoy the town, and the beaches are beautiful!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Durban has the same safety issues that any big city does. If people are careful though, safety should not be an issue.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? DO IT DO IT DO IT!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Counseling and Psychotherapy

Course Department: Psych
Instructor: Sarojini Naidoo
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The instructor was extremely unhelpful and nearly the entire class failed. I would NOT recommend this course.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Culture, Health, & Illness

Course Department: ANTH 201
Instructor: Sue
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This course was great! It taught me a lot about the African culture and really caused me to think in an open way that really taught me a lot
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