TIME OF MY LIFE Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Both the academic rigor and accessibility to professors was very similar to Wellesley, as I opted for the most advanced level of courses possible at the undergraduate level. I was very, very pleased with my academic experience.

On-site administration of your program

Very responsive to my questions in a timely fashion

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was housed in a very comfortable, adequate house with twelve other Americans. We all had plenty of space and our own rooms.

I cooked for myself most of the time...

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

As most Americans need to do in any country, you must make an effort to immerse yourself -- make friends, explore. Simply being from America does not make you friends. Put yourself out there. I returned from abroad having made many more American friends than I did South African friends.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

My program was very helpful in suggesting places to go and there was a very helpful clinic around the block from me.

Make sure you are aware of your surroundings and always traveling in groups at night. My safety never once felt compromised during the day, but I did not dare test the limits of my independence at night.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Maintaining a budget was definitely feasible, but I had brought extra money with the purpose of spending it on good meals and exploration through the city. However, Cape Town is not a difficult place to maintain a budget.

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