CIEE South Africa was not what I expected but I learned a lot. Past Review
By Jasleen K (Political Science and Government., Tulane University) for
CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Study abroad was an experience I needed, it helped me realize everything I still have to learn and I had a really great time exploring a new continent and getting to now the crazy cape townian culture.
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Great enthusiastic program leader, Quentin Radcliffe. |
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How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a house with 9 other American students and a South African RA. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Paying for your own groceries and cooking a lot, as well as transportation and local activities really adds up, by far internet was the most expensive thing, which the program really rips you off on. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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