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Daniel C

University of Bristol, Bristol, Royaume-Uni
Sciences Politiques, Master, Indépendant

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

I wish I had gone to the University of Cape Town - I wish I had known more about what Rhodes University was really like.

A mon avis:

Ne perds pas ton temps

Critères importants pour mon choix
(1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important

Raisons académiques

3

Culture

4

Frais

3

Activités

3

Vie universitaire

2

Vie sociale / Fête

2

Climat et emplacement

4

Recommandation personnelle

It is OK for a short time and on certain courses - I wouldn't recommend it for post-graduate study in general and avoid the Politics and International Studies Dept whatever you do, in the end I had a very bad experience there and it wouldn't have happened in a university in Europe or the US!

Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai...
(1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent

Appréhendé une autre culture

4

Voyagé

4

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

2

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

4

Développé mon autonomie

4

Fait la fête

3

Vécu une transformation

4

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

2

Derniers commentaires

South Africa is a great country and is fascinating in so many ways, but go to Cape Town and the University of Cape Town

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Gabriel B

New York University, New York City, Etats-Unis
Histoire, Licence, Indépendant

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

Not really. I knew it would be a very independent adventure to go study in South Africa. I was glad that I didn't know anyone before I got to Rhodes. I had never even met the other Americans that were there. Be ready to be independent and outgoing, it is the only way to ensure you enjoy your time there.

A mon avis:

Tout le monde a aimé, tu vas aimer

Critères importants pour mon choix
(1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important

Raisons académiques

2

Culture

4

Frais

1

Activités

2

Vie universitaire

4

Vie sociale / Fête

4

Climat et emplacement

2

Recommandation personnelle

I think this is one of the best English-speaking universities in South Africa to study at. In the U.S. I went to big university in a huge city. Grahamstown & Rhodes were a welcome change. They were smaller, with a tighter community. I didn't feel suffocated at all. I felt very at home at this university. The students were eager to get to know me, and overall I found everyone to be very friendly and helpful. Rhodes is a very social university, the students go out at night a lot, and travel a lot too. Grahamstown is a great location in terms of travelling around South Africa. The Eastern Cape is very beautiful. The nature setting is very diverse, and there are many different things to see right there in the home province. Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg are all a bus-ride away. Grahamstown was a great base from which to travel all over the country.

Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai...
(1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent

Appréhendé une autre culture

4

Voyagé

4

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

1

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

4

Développé mon autonomie

4

Fait la fête

4

Vécu une transformation

4

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

2

Derniers commentaires

I went to South Africa with a very open mind. I was very determined to experience a lot and meet a lot of people. I tried hard to be out-going and open to new ideas. It was also important to me to not spend all of my time with people from my own country. I loved every minute I was there. I was only supposed to go for six months but I ended up staying a whole year. I made a lot of South African friends. I really felt like a South African university student. I also traveled a lot, I saw most of the country, plus a few neighboring countries. South Africa is a wonderful, beautiful country. Grahamstown is a fun small college town with a good collection of people. I highly reccommend going here. Feel free to ask me any questions.

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“My experience at Rhodes University”

Amber-Jade R

Taiwan, Master
Gestion d'entreprise, 2013

Évaluation globale

My experience at Rhodes University was the best experience of my life. I studied a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Honours, which specialized in Strategic Management, Financial Management, Strategic Marketing and Human Resource Management. I was taught by the best minds in the industry and I was always offered constant help and support from the staff. The students at Rhodes University are very diverse, in which I everyone can be allowed to be themselves and to pursue their own interests. There is a huge sense of comradery amongst all students and student life is fun and inspiring. We have great support when it comes to helping students find their future careers, such as career days and postgraduate programs. In conclusion, I think that Rhodes University is a prestigious institute and I would highly recommend my university to anyone.

Points forts

Great student life, good support from lecturers, beautiful campus.

Inconvénients

Location

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“Solid education”

Sandra D

Portugal, Master
Sociologie, 2004

Évaluation globale

Courses in Sociology and Psychology were well planned and informative. Overall was a great experience!

Points forts

Good layout of the university; well organized

Inconvénients

Food at the mess halls could have been better

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Vita S

Univerza v Ljubljani, Ljubljana, Slovénie
Relations Internationales, Master, Indépendant

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

How the university system really works as opposed to the one at home Better knowledge about the weather

A mon avis:

J'ai aimé mais pas sûr que c'est pour tous

Critères importants pour mon choix
(1) Aucune importance – (4) Très important

Raisons académiques

3

Culture

4

Frais

3

Activités

2

Vie universitaire

2

Vie sociale / Fête

2

Climat et emplacement

3

Recommandation personnelle

Make sure that you ask questions yourself, because nobody will tell you anything, especially as regards money matters. It is a lot of work but it is worth it.

Pendant mon expérience à l'étranger j'ai...
(1) Jaimais – (4) Très souvent

Appréhendé une autre culture

3

Voyagé

2

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

2

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

4

Développé mon autonomie

2

Fait la fête

2

Vécu une transformation

2

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

3

Derniers commentaires

It is a nice place to study, but if one comes from a big city, one might get clastrophobic. In general, people are friendly and helpful. Make sure you get a proper visa. Bring winter cloths with you.

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Gabriel B

New York University, New York City, Etats-Unis
Histoire, Licence, Indépendant

Logement

Type de logement: Sur le campus

Organisé par: Université d'accueil

Si j'y retournais je choisirais: Sur le campus

Pourquoi?

Living on campus is a great way to meet other students. Life revolves around the residence halls and dining halls. After I had met a lot of students, I would have preferred to live off-campus.

Evaluation personnelle

Frais

Installations

Emplacement

Propreté

Espace

Commentaire personnel

I was completely satisfied with housing at Rhodes. Every student gets their own residence room. The rooms were pretty big, with all the furniture you needed, plus your own running water. Dining halls were located near by. My residence was in the middle of campus. I was in one of the bigger residences which was great because it was more social and I got to meet more people.

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