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4.30 / 5 based on 64 reviews
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Courtney K
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bohemia is a must! Ask for a brandy and coke, and their delicious toasties and fries.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by:
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
You learn more about the culture from native people.
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Personal comments
I shared an apartment with two other girls. We each had our own room and shared a kitchen and dining area. Everything was very clean, and I always felt safe.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English was spoken by everyone.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
The Rand is much weaker than the dollar, thus my money went longer. However, I traveled and went out more than compared to at home.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Take advantage of the safaris! You never know when you'll go back.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I highly recommend Stellenbosch University to anyone willing to travel somewhere new to learn about a new culture.
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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
Experience as much as possible. South Africa has so much to offer!
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