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scottbellner
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
As a part of the S.I.T. curriculum we were required to learn the language of our host families, which was Xhosa. It was phenomenal, and something that allowed me to connect on such a greater level with many South Africans.
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Johal S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I suppose if you know how to speak Afrikaan, you might have an easier time figuring stuff out, but seriously English is perfectly fine. You learn how everything works within the first few weeks!
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Kate M
Academic
Course recommendations
Take African Dance!!!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
STUDY FOR FINAL EXAMS. Final exams are worth at least 50% of your final grade and are typically written essays. You need to know the course content to do well.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Johal S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Spent more on traveling, because I was in AFRICA!
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Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Bring a lot of money if you want to travel all the time - you don't NEED it to have fun, but it definitely helps. And it's worth it =)
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Jillian B
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, United States
Cinematography, Undergraduate, exchange
Overall
I wish I had known...
A great atmosphere!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great school - affliated with Berkley
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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
Look into shark diving.
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Johal S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Go into Cape Town and EXPLORE! Be safe, but go there and play a lot! The hiking is amazing, and the local student clubs are all fun. Join as many as possible
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