Opiniones sobre University of Cape Town (UCT) | Sudáfrica

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kundayi

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Economía, Grado, Independiente

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

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.

En mi opinión:

A la mayoría les gustó.

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

4

Cultura

3

Gastos

4

Actividades

2

Vida universitaria

3

Vida social y fiesta

2

Clima y ubicación

3

Recomendación personal

It´s 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.

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

2

Viajé

1

Mejoré mis idiomas

1

Conocí gente de otros países

4

Me hice más autónomo

4

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

4

Me cambió la vida

4

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

4

Comentarios finales

It´s 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, don´t use public transport especially trains late at night.

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Kate M

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, Estados Unidos
Psicología y Ciencias del Comportamiento, Grado, Acuerdo de universidad

Gastos

Fuente de financiación principal:

Beca oficial

Otras fuentes de financiación:

ninguno

Oportunidades de trabajo:

No tenía permiso para trabajar

Costumbres personales de gasto

South Africa has a lower cost of living, especially outside the city... it will be a bit more expensive in Cape Town. INTERNET IS VERY EXPENSIVE, BEWARE! Everything is pay as you go, including internet and electricity (there is no heat).

Viajar:

Más caro que en casa.

Alojamiento:

Igual de caro que en casa.

General, Vida nocturna, Teléfono, Comida:

Menos caro que en casa.

Disponibilidad de material estudiantil

Libros de segunda mano

Enseres de segunda mano

Ordenadores / internet

Administrativo

Dinero de casa

Comentario personal

Take money out from ATM's to avoid fee's. Also, keep in mind you will be spending a lot of money on travel and try to save. Drinks are cheap (10-20 rand... or 2-3 dollars) food is pretty cheap, Internet will get you, especially if you have Redbutton. Don't use the video in skype and try not to go to a lot of webpages with pictues. NO YOUTUBE AT ALL. While doing research, do it at school... you get a certain amount of gree megabytes there ( I think like 2-300 MB?)

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Robin T

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Ciencias Políticas, Master, Rotary Scholarship

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

I felt pretty well prepared. If possible, I would have saved more money before going so that I could have bought a car earlier.

En mi opinión:

A la mayoría les gustó.

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

3

Cultura

4

Gastos

2

Actividades

2

Vida universitaria

2

Vida social y fiesta

4

Clima y ubicación

4

Recomendación personal

Very highly

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

4

Viajé

3

Mejoré mis idiomas

2

Conocí gente de otros países

4

Me hice más autónomo

3

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

3

Me cambió la vida

3

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

4

Comentarios finales

I talked with a lot of people before going and was able to connect to friends of friends who were S. African. Spending time with them gave me a different perspective and allowed me to meet people you don't encounter on college campuses (children, older people).

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Johal S

Suffolk University, Boston, Estados Unidos
Psicología y Ciencias del Comportamiento, Grado, Acuerdo de universidad

Valoración global

Si lo hubiera sabido...

I wish I had purchased a one way ticket....

En mi opinión:

A todos les encantó, ¡y a tí también te encantará!

Factores imporantes para mi elección
(1) Sin importancia – (4) Muy importante

Razones académicas

3

Cultura

4

Gastos

2

Actividades

4

Vida universitaria

4

Vida social y fiesta

4

Clima y ubicación

3

Recomendación personal

Keep it up! Make sure to always keep in contact with the international students - we'd rather get too many emails than not enough!

Durante mi experiencia en el extranjero...
(1) Nunca – (4) Mucho

Me familiaricé con otra cultura

4

Viajé

4

Mejoré mis idiomas

2

Conocí gente de otros países

4

Me hice más autónomo

4

Me lo pasé bien de fiesta

4

Me cambió la vida

4

Avancé en mis estudios y mi carrera

4

Comentarios finales

You really should go explore, hike, and camp. I saved a bunch of electives for the trip so that I could learn about African history, politics, and service programs. Take a break from your major and immerse yourself in something brand new - you won't look back!

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“The Real Life on Campus”

Caleb H

Sudáfrica,
Arquitectura, 2025

Valoración global

As a first year student i find university life a big jump from school. Noone holds your hand, the maturity levels are high and you are expected to be disciplined and committed according to your personal goals. Whilst i appreciate this as a foundation of the years ahead alittle more guidance will go a long way

La oficina de carreras

Yes UCT does offer international internships in the second year of study. I will only be able to provide an assessment in my second year which is in 2024

A favor

Rank number one in South Africa and on the African Continent

En contra

More one on one engagements between student and lecturer

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