Seeing Africa and Studying Science Past Review
By Bailey G (Environmental Biology., Barnard College) for
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies
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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. |
The academics were really good with this program. Maybe too good. I feel like I missed out on the cultural experience that I might have gotten if I had gone with another program. I am glad I went with SFS though, because the credits might not have transferred if I didn't go with a program with a reputation for academics like SFS's. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
pretty good |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
we lived in bandas, which were basic, but had everything we needed. |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | We were well informed of all the money we would need. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
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? | Go to Africa! |
