22 reviews
4.71 / 5 based on 22 reviews
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Francois d
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I was enough informed, and it is nice to discover things there!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great university, very open-minded and will give you opportunities to meet a lot of different South-Africans and international students.
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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
Do travel a lot, Southern Africa is really beautiful! Be sure to watch out for crime and theft, but DON'T become paranoid neither!! Most importantly, enjoy!!
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Wouter T
Overall
I wish I had known...
That South African beer isn't very tasty, better stick to the imported stuff like Heineken
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The Wits Business School is the best in Africa, if you take courses at Wits be sure to check out MBA Courses at the WBS
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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 just stay in Jo'burg, travel around, visit the Kruger and other parks, hang out on the beaches in Durban, Plett, J'bay and Capetown. Learn to Surf !
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“Life as a student at WIts”
jose d
Portugal, Graduate
Engineering, 2017
Overall
University of the Witwatersrand is arguably the best tertiary institution in Africa. The Engineering department have some of the most qualified researchers and lecturers on the continent. The resources and facilities at the university are world class.
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Pros
World class facilities and lecturers
Cons
Administration processes can be quite slow
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“Great university and course.”
Luke G
South Africa, Other courses
Management Science, 2018
Overall
My course was excellent. It was very well structured with a good group of people. It encouraged creating work placed like environments and being a post graduate course most of the people were very like minded.
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Pros
Content, structure, lectures.
Cons
Could be me detailed.
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Wouter T
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:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
South Africa has 11 Official languages. I can speak english and understand Afrikaans, as well as speak it a little. The other languages like Zulu, Xhosa etc. are to difficult for a guy like me.
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Wouter T
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Be sure to check out the club and pub district in Sandton, the student district near Rand Afrikaanse Universiteit in Melville, and the raggaclubs downtown (don't go there without locals though)
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