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4.11 / 5 based on 42 reviews
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Simone D
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because I got to know a lot of different students and it was much easier to come in contact with them.
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“Great experience”
Fahd L
South Africa, Undergraduate
Engineering, Electrical, 2015
OverallThe course was challenging but with the right amount of hard work and support from the lectures I managed to succeed. It's a great learning environment.
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Pros
Straightforward syllabus
Cons
Overwhelming deadlines
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“BIS Publishing”
Tania W
South Africa, Undergraduate
Communication and Information Sciences, 2006
Overall
Very useful course allowing graduates to work in the field of publishing.
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Pros
Exciting opportunity for those with an aptitude for English and how to communicate effectively
Cons
None
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Stephany A
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was interesting to be exposed to a few languages in south africa, though too much focus on afrikaans when 75% of south africa is black and their mother tongue is not afrikaans!
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Stephany A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
things were more expensive in this part of africa than in montreal, but not ridiculously so, except for the tuition.
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Telephone, Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
visas were pricey, as was health care and lodging, although if you are willing to wait all day at a free clinic, the doctors and nurses will take care of you!
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Stephany A
Academic
Course recommendations
sociology (social theory at 300 level) was very good. prof neocosmos was very informative!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
module system makes it difficult to get into the material. the semester ends too quickly, both for students and professors, i think!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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