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kundayi

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Économie, Licence, Indépendant

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

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.

A mon avis:

La plupart ont aimé

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

Raisons académiques

4

Culture

3

Frais

4

Activités

2

Vie universitaire

3

Vie sociale / Fête

2

Climat et emplacement

3

Recommandation personnelle

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.

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

Appréhendé une autre culture

2

Voyagé

1

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

4

Derniers commentaires

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, Etats-Unis
Psychologie et Sciences du Comportement, Licence, Accord universitaire

Frais

Principale source de financement:

Bourse officielle

Autres sources de financement:

aucun

Opportunités d'emploi:

Je n'avais pas le droit de travailler

Dépenses habituelles

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).

Voyager:

Plus cher que chez moi

Logement:

Aussi cher que chez moi

Général, Alimentation, Vie nocturne, Téléphone:

Moins cher que chez moi

Accés au matériel scolaire

Livres d'occasion

Appareils d'occasion

Ordinateurs / internet

Démarches administratives

Retrait d'argent

Commentaire personnel

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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Sciences Politiques, Master, Rotary Scholarship

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

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

A mon avis:

La plupart ont aimé

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

Raisons académiques

3

Culture

4

Frais

2

Activités

2

Vie universitaire

2

Vie sociale / Fête

4

Climat et emplacement

4

Recommandation personnelle

Very highly

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

Appréhendé une autre culture

4

Voyagé

3

Accru mes compétences linguistiques

2

Rencontré des gens d'autres pays

4

Développé mon autonomie

3

Fait la fête

3

Vécu une transformation

3

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

4

Derniers commentaires

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, Etats-Unis
Psychologie et Sciences du Comportement, Licence, Accord universitaire

Évaluation globale

Si j'avais su

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

A mon avis:

Tout le monde a aimé, tu vas aimer

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

Raisons académiques

3

Culture

4

Frais

2

Activités

4

Vie universitaire

4

Vie sociale / Fête

4

Climat et emplacement

3

Recommandation personnelle

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

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

4

Vécu une transformation

4

Amélioré mes possibilités de carrière

4

Derniers commentaires

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

Afrique du Sud,
Architecture, 2025

Évaluation globale

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

L'espace carrières

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

Points forts

Rank number one in South Africa and on the African Continent

Inconvénients

More one on one engagements between student and lecturer

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