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4.30 / 5 based on 64 reviews
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Piet B
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The campus housing of the international office: Concordia and Academia is more expensive looks like a prison. Stellenbosch is a small village so everything is in walking/biking distance wherever you live!
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Personal comments
Rent a room in private housing. It should cost you around 150 euros a month. Ask the international office for mail adresses of landlords and arrange it before you come or come at least two weaks before the university introduction week starts and arrange it while staying in a backpackers hostel.
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“Amazing all round student experience”
Courtney F
South Africa, Undergraduate
, 2013
OverallI studied Bcom Economics and felt so at home during my time at Stellenbosch University.
The lecturers were really great and there are so many after class programs, as well as tutorials that allow you to focus on subjects you may not have understood. Stellenbosch also offers a variety of clubs, societies and sport to suit all interests.
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Pros
Competent lecturers, variety of extramural activities, University spirit and after class programs
Cons
Very few classes were only in Afrikaans with English translators during my time at the university
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“Diverse World Class Quality Enjoyable”
Talya C
South Africa, Graduate
Statistics, 2017
Overall
Student life very good. Passionate lecturers. Stunning campus and surrounding areas. Quality courses and education.
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Pros
Passionate lecturers and students
Cons
Some crime in South Africa
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Mijntje v
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
make sure not to do too much academic work - you might have better things to do besides studying here.
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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
Don't hesitate and go, you'll have a good time.
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surfergj
Overall
I wish I had known...
no , inform yourself by reading the lonely and other info sources, check my site: http://home.wanadoo.nl/joris.gresnigt
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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
travel through so;uthern africa with Nomad
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Piet B
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You can choose to speak either English or Afrikaans (very similar to Dutch). If you already speak English quite well before you go to South Africa you are unlikely to improve it while you are there because there are not many native English speaking persons studying there.
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