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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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Kate M
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
Cape Town has AWESOME night life! You can head down to Long St. and all the clubs/bars are active. Observatory (Obz) has some great walking distance night life as well- Stones has good deals throughout the week and plenty of pool, though it can be a bit crowded. Many different kinds of nightlife, you'll be able to find something you like.
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thierry M
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing, because it was my second time in south africa
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
the south is the most beautiful country that i've never seen
you must do it !
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Emily R
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Monday- In summer, Fire Dancing on Cliffton Beach (bring wine), Mercury Lounge.
Tuesday- Paulander Brew house FREE keg of the strongest beer in africa for students!
Wednesday- Chill in Obz, Cool runnings, Obz cafe, touch of madness
Thursday- Upstairs, The Fez, Opium, Eclipse, The Fez
Friday& Sat- ZULA!! Orchard Bank, Marvel
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Marie R
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived with four other foreigners from different nationalities in a really nice area of Cape Town, which gave the opportunity to discover even more through them.
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Personal comments
The organization of housing by UCT is brilliant in my experience, however other students did not have as much chance. They should review the owners of the houses they allocated.
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Johal S
Academic
Course recommendations
Sometimes a bit hard to understand, but all of my classes were fascinating. Take classes specific to this school/region when you're here. Don't waste it on things you can take at home like Calc or Psych 101! So many interesting courses
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some of the professors were hard to understand, but you get used to it after a week.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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