Amazing field research experience in the African savanna! Past Review
By A student (Tulane University) - abroad from 01/27/2012 to 05/04/2012 with
Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS): South Africa - African Ecology and Conservation
I learned how to write a good scientific paper. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The field study portion of this program is amazing. I learned so much about research and writing scientific paper. If you are considering a career in research this is a must. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
A little disorganized, but very nice and awesome staff. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing changed a lot but it was nice because you got to know different people at each place. |
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Food was amazing. The chefs are awesome and definitely can cheer up your day. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The homestay portion of the program is one of the best things you will do. However, other than HaMakuya we were kinda removed from everything. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Very well. I got a bad sinus infection on the program and it was taken care of right away. |
| * Safety: |
Cape Town is always a little sketchy but I never felt unsafe. |
| 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) |
Everything was paid for except your days off and Cape Town break. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $5, if that |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save all your money for the Cape Town break. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
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? | Bring more outdoor clothing. |
