That Time I Was Abroad in Cape Town Past Review
By Allyson C (Boston University) - abroad from 01/22/2012 to 06/13/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa
I learned so much more about myself as well as various cultures while living in Cape Town. I gained independence and a new perspective of the world from my stay in South Africa.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments we stayed in were nicely furnished and accessible to the university as well as Cape Town itself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There are quite a number of Americans who come to Cape Town to study abroad, so it was hard to get past the stigmatism brought on by most locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe for the majority of time I was in Cape Town. Interstudy as a program made sure that every student was equipped with instructions on how to act in case of any emergencies, and kept us all well-informed. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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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) |
Most of the issues with the budget came from transportation costs into the city, as the public transportation system was not always secure. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be mindful of how much you eat out, and the prices you pay for private cabs. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The weather patterns and the internet/vodacom issues. |
