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4.36 / 5 based on 91 reviews
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kundayi
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everyone on campus can speak english so it was not so difficult to communicate with others. Also there are a wide number of foreign students on campus. Some people in the City spoke only their native tounge and poor english but with gestures then it is quite simple to figure out what they are trying to say. There is always someone willing to help.
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kundayi
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
I dindīt really spend a lot of my incomeon the telephone.
THe nightlife is generally chaeper and besides you benefit from student discounts and because youīre young there are always new people to meet who will offer you a drink.
I dindīt travel much, maybe just to go away for a weekend otherwise most of my time was spent around the City.
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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kundayi
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
A little more about the history of South Africa. I only knew the basics and sometimes you met people that were extremely hostile and I could not understand that except blame it on their past experiences.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Itīs a very good university with high standards and you are always so well-informed which means they spoil you and you will get a shock when you move to another place where information does not flow readily.
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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
Itīs easy to get sucked into the whole holiday atmosphere that surrounds Cape Town so you have to keep focused, but on the other hand not be a stuck in the mud. So time management is important in such an environment and of course stay clear of all the dangerous areas, donīt use public transport especially trains late at night.
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kundayi
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I think the system was good because then you were always aware of your weakest points. Being given the chance to write an exam also gives one the opportunity to prove oneself especially if you have been working in groups throughout.
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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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kundayi
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Better opportunity to interact with other students, not only socially but also for forming study groups.
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Personal comments
THe junior residence were not the best but they were well situated and were protected so much it felt like home. The senior residence were spacious and gave a sense of independece. They were also situated so you had access to necessary facilities for your studies and entertianment at all times.
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kundayi
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Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Waterfront is a good place to spend your time on summer afternoons, you can shop around and watch movies but the cafes are too expensive. There are nice cafes in the area between Green Point and Sea Point. The best way to spend your time is to drive out along the coast to places such as Hout Bay or Muizenberg. You have to have access to a car to enjoy Cape Town because most exciting places are far from the campus. The area around the campus was entertaining though. The are between Woodstock and Plumstead is mostly inhabited by students
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