Community Health in South Africa: not stuck on a University campus :) Past Review
By Telise F (Nursing., Pacific Lutheran University) for
SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - Community Health and Social Policy
very worthwhile. I couldn't have planned a better program
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? |
we also did very very rural excursions, and a 3 week project where you lived near your personal research. it depends. I loved it though! |
| * Food: |
it's a LOT of food..and kind of greasy. Just be ready to be flexible! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
AMAZING!!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
the program kept us very safe. you just have to use common sense |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
We took a 2 credit Zulu language class, and lived with Zulu-speaking families. the Class only lasted 6 weeks, but gave a very good base for communication. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | be flexible. have fun. immerse yourself in the program. |
