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Interstudy: Cape Town - University of Cape Town

Program Information

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa’s oldest university and one of the continent’s leading teaching and research institutions. UCT has six faculties, over 60 departments and offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate study. The main teaching campus, known as the Upper Campus, is locate... More

Provider: Interstudy
Location(s): Cape Town, South Africa
Year Founded: 1980
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Review By:

Elisabeth B. (English, ) on October 17, 2010

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2009-07-13
* End Date: 2010-06-03
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

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* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did your university prepare and support you for your time abroad?

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?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? Yes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? A student who is able to find their niche even when it's not presented to them directly. A student who enjoys the outdoors, adventures, and experiencing a variety of cultures.
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? More than worhtwhile... an experience to learn about the world and my place in it. An amazing city, a well-structured program, and a good university.