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South Africa: Preparing for the Unexpected
Interstudy: Grahamstown - Rhodes University
Program Information
Rhodes University is an internationally respected educational center of excellence, modeled after the British tutorial system at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Rhodes provides students with a close-knit community feel both in and out of the classroom. The university offers a small campus, with small class ... More
| Provider: | Interstudy |
| Location(s): | Grahamstown, South Africa |
| Year Founded: | 1980 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Joseph B. (Environmental Science, Gettysburg College) on August 07, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-01-27 |
| * End Date: | 2011-06-28 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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For men, go to Guy Butler. Great atmosphere and great, approachable staff. |
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(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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | TRAVEL!! Get some kids together that are interested in seeing the country, rent a car, get a bus, have a friend drive you, or find some other way to see the rest of the country. There is an overwhelming amount of cultural and natural wonders hidden throughout the country! |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Extremely. Being thrown into a culture and having close to no background in the country before hand, I was forced to integrate and make friends with people with completely different backgrounds than that which I have been used to. During the process, I made several life changing observations concerning both the world around me, and how I personally defined myself. I fully recommend this trip to anyone who is willing to be thrown into situations where they may not have full control or knowledge of what is to come. |