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“My Experience as a Philosophy Politics and Economics Triple Major Student”
John H
South Africa, Undergraduate
Economics, 2022
OverallThe University of Pretoria gave me many opportunities to develop myself within these fields and others such as business management. They also provided many abroad opportunities for a select few who proved their dedication and skills in their fields. One such opportunity was doing a graduate program at Fordham University in New York. I have acquired many skills and am looking forward to demonstrating my skills and commitment in my job.
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Pros
Great Teachers, safe learning environment, and world class course material
Cons
COVID-19 has hampered the ability to learn in person have have a more meaningful engagement with peers
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Stephany A
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
study here if you are racist, if not then go to UNISA or another SA institution!
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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
save money to travel SA is a beautiful country, rich in culture too!
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Thomas N
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Accomodation only 900 Rand, or less than 150 Euro at that time, but the travel was a bit more expensive than expected.
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Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't forget to account for the short weekend trips in your budget!
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Thomas N
Overall
I wish I had known...
No really bad surprises!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go on like that!
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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
Keep in mind that SA is a country where you have to follow some safety rules!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
the crime rate is too high
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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
Personal recommendation
Excellent choice
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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
Beware of crime in south africa, it is very high and living here is quite dangerous
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Thomas N
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was interesting to live in a country with 11 official languages and even more cultures and subcultures,but where you can always make yourself understood in English.
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