33 reviews
3.87 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Daniel C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the exchange rate
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Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
internal travel isn't that cheap - in many ways it's better to have a car
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woops
UOA, Asmara, Eritrea
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would like to have some work experience here .
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The University is in general of International Standard and does its best for students to reap for what they have spent in their study time.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
South Africa is an astonishing place to live . But what mostly I liked by being here is the change I experinced in my life. It is as such a life time experience for me.
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“amazing place”
Thabo C
South Africa, Undergraduate
Accountancy, 2022
Overall
amazing lectures in the accounting department
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Pros
time with students
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“Overall rating”
Nyasha M
Zimbabwe, Undergraduate
Accountancy, 2014
Overall
Its a good diversified University
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Pros
Good infrastructure
Cons
N/A
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Gabriel B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
My US$ were worth a lot in South Africa so it was inexpensive for me to be there.
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Food, Travel, Telephone, Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I think the cheapest way to get money in South Africa is to keep your bank account from your home country. Then get an ATM card that lets you access your home bank account from South Africa. Then you avoid exchange charges.
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Mathieu V
Overall
I wish I had known...
About the fact ATMs charge you each time you use your credit card ! At the end it's very expensive. One has to choose a local bank or an international bank like HSBC...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You will LOVE your time there ;-)
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Enjoy each minute in this country
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