Nexus South Africa: Once in a lifetime experience Past Review

By (Economics/Finance, CUNY - Queens College) for

Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 9 Cities in 1 Month

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, one of the best decisions of my life was to do study abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Amazing professors and valuable classes. Challenging but manageable workload.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Expectations were fully met. Everything great!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

ok

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

World Cup was amazing, and fellow students made the experience memorable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Although South Africa is know for its crime, everything was completely safe, and the staff addressed all issues and was on top of all safety concerns.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Itinerary
  • Fellow Students
  • Faculty
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing it was all great