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University of South Africa

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4.01 / 5 based on 54 reviews
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Stephany A
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
great!
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Stephany A
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
awesome, any which way you choose to do it!
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more assignments that count for a higher weight of the grade.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Stephany A
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
many things were more expensive than at home, but some things were cheaper. tuition at this institution was reasonable!
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Telephone, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
health care and lodging
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Stephany A
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
costs of living
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
1
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
this is a great school, but keep in mind that it is via correspondence. profs definitely make time for any questions you may have....they really care!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
travel tip----don't dress as a wealthy person....crime is high in SA right now with 50% unemployment.
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Stephany A
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
less complicated than student housing
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
don't know, as i didn't try this
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Stephany A
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Literature, 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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
cuban café, hatfield tings 'n times, hatfield
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