Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ixperience is awesome Past Review

By (University of Sussex) - abroad from 06/17/2018 to 08/17/2018 with

iXperience Cape Town – Future-Focused Summer Courses and Internships

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned to code from scratch... although I’d suggest doing some basic coding before the course as I stayed late the first two weeks to catch up. Can be done with no prior experience, I am proof.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Such a challenging and enjoyable curriculum. I’ve learned a great deal and have also enjoyed all the events and excursions that were provided!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Na

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? R1,000-R2,000 depending on activities.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Approachable tutor
  • Good internship opportunities
  • Cool location
* What could be improved?
  • More free time.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I’d had a basic understanding of coding prior to the course as I am taking away a good lump of knowledge but people with a more advanced level of knowledge also seemed to improve in leaps and bounds. I would recommend this to basic and proficient users.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Full Stack
Course Department: IT
Instructor: Miki
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was a challenging course which stretched me intellectually. The field trips were really cool and with a good variety so there was something for everyone. The teachers and TA’s were all really knowledgable and helpful. There was no formal assessment but there was an end of course presentation.
Credit Transfer Issues: Na