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The University of Botswana (UB) was established with help from the “One Man One Beast” campaign, which raised money from the people of Botswana in the form of cash, cattle, grain, eggs and other unique contributions. UB has four campuses: two in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Mau... More
| Provider: | Interstudy |
| Location(s): | Gaborone, Botswana |
| Year Founded: | 1980 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Katrin P. (Gender & Women's Studies, University of Maryland - Baltimore County) on July 06, 2010
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Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 1969-12-31 |
| * End Date: | 1969-12-31 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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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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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Studying at the University of Botswana was an incredible eye-opener. I learned a new language, met new people, and gained insight into a culture completely different from the ones I had been familiar with previously. It was unbelievable, from the food, to the music, to the misunderstandings, and more. I cannot imagine having spent a better semester abroad! |