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4.71 / 5 based on 22 reviews
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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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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Due to the low rand everything's cheap there for a European or US Citizen
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Food, Overall, Housing, Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The accomodation was okay, but the people living on campus are the ones that make the difference
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Personal comments
Nice, but average of poor if your used to western european or US type facilities
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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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