Rwanda Past Review
By A student () for
SIT Study Abroad: Rwanda - Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding
Gave me a new perspective on the learning process and the current political climate in the world and specifically sub-saharan 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. |
Small workload. A variety of local lecturers from non-profits, universities, government, etc. Also, many field sites to memorials, NGOs, organizations, etc. Relevant readings assigned by AD. Much more discussion- and field-based than American educational system. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Staff very accessible, caring, and kind. At times, not as organized as I'm used to with an American university. However, you always get to talk to a person and get something sorted out which is incredibly advantageous. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
We ate so much good food. Plenty of vegetarian options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We mostly went to program-related events with SIT, but host families are a great resource. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Incredibly safe country/city. |
| 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Practicing with host family is a great way to improve. However, most people in the city speak french or english. Only needed to learn basic Kinyarwanda to get around at the market/on the bus...and even then you could get by with out it, but locals appreciate your effort. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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