Mauritius is Wonderful Past Review
By Miles B (Sociology, Tulane University) for
University of Mauritius: Reduit - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I became an adult, because I had no choice. I had a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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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? |
I lived in 5 different residences, three with roommates, two alone. Three were located directly on the beach. My roommates were: Italian/South African, Canadian, and Mauritian |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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? | 150 USD |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Fees on money transfers and exchanges |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 315: Advanced Grammar and Composition; No available courses in Mauritian Creole |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Make local friends |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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