I left South Africa with a smile and no regrets. Past Review

By (Presbyterian College) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 06/20/2012 with

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more open minded.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were really helpful in the beginning

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was a safe, clean and dorm like environment.

* Food:

They food at the university wasn't amazing but it was good enough for lunch.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt really apart of the local culture there.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* 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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Stick to your budget.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Culture
  • People
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Mailing Process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The history of Stellenbosh.