Is it expensive to study i South Africa?
As an international student, i'm looking for a good College, with an inexpensive tuition fee, maximum may bee $15,000 a year. i know there are several good universities in south africa, like the cape town , and also Johannesburg university. so i would like to know if the tuition fee plus the living expenses are expensive how would you convert a 32000R in dollars, hope you can help. btw i can also speak fluently dutch if that is any help?
South Africa - 1 Answers
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average yearly price for university of cape town including a spot in the residence and meals is around R 50 000 per year (Divide it by plus minus 7.5 to convert to US Dollars = $ 6666 per year) This is more or less the standard for all universities in South Africa although the prices differ for different programs, but this is a guideline to use. IMO $15 000 will get you through university per year plus be more than enough to have a great time while in South Africa
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Thinking about a move to Port Elizabeth south Africa from the united States, what do you think?
Thinking about a move to Port Elizabeth south Africa from the united States, what do you think?
I am a student in the united states. I am thinking about studing abroad in south africa, Port Elizabeth. Do you have information about schools, crime rate, and information about the city. I am very interested but i read that it has a high crime rate. is it worth living in south Africa.
South Africa - 5 Answers
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I hope Lise K reads this question as she stays there, but here is a site that might help. http://www.portelizabeth.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=397&Itemid=230 I can not comment on the crime down there, but I do know its a bit of a nightmare in the whole of the country
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If you are street-smart you will love it here. Schools in the right areas are world class. Crime is a factor, so be wary like the locals and you will be ok. The city isnt the biggest or busiest in SA, but I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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Look at some crime statistics on the net and you will see SA is the crime capital of the world. With approximately 20,000 murders each year in South Africa, approximately 17,000 murders in the United States. But consider population size, SA has about 43 Mil and USA has over 300 Mil. To say its not that bad is crazy and to compare it to the crime in the State or most other countries is being naive. The crime, corruption and general lawlessness in SA is out of control. SA has become a real 3rd world country, pot holes in the roads and between 2-5 hours per day of no electricity. The standard of education is also sliding to that of most 3rd world countries and some qualifications are now not accepted in a lot of western countries. The choice is obviously your... you have been warned. BTW the crime is not isolated to certain areas, you are just as likely to be hijacked in your driveway in the suburbs as in the city.
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I live in Port Elizabeth or Ibhayi/ Die Baai/ PE/the Windy and the Friendly City for almost 20 years. It is a lovely city to live in, beautiful beaches, friendly people, and the crime rate compared to the rest of SA is not high. So I know you would love it here! The Campus over looks the sea, I obtained both my degrees there and it is a good campus. The houses are not so expensive and if you just stay away from the Northen areas as well as Central you will be fine.
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I live in PE and is lecturer at NMMU (PE uni). I have many private students from Europe as well, and they come back to SA every chance they get. PE is a city, but with a small town feel. Of course there is crime, like anywhere else in the world. But somehow we are fortunate enough to escape the worst of it! I can put you in touch with local foreign students - they can be a reference for PE. You are very welcome! Come and enjoy our hospitality!
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I would like to move to South Africa next year! How difficult is it to move and find a job?
I would like to move to South Africa next year! How difficult is it to move and find a job?
I am finishing up my doctorate, and with the encouragement from one of my students, I decided to move to South Africa. I am looking for a bit of resources, support and advice. Please help me!
South Africa - 12 Answers
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wear a condom!
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On a per-capita basis, South Africa rates as having the highest rates of rape and the second-highest for murder. Personally, I'd suggest you examine whether you'd take the job on the basis of what kind of security you expect. Confer with some other colleages and see if they think it's a good idea.
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First, you should VISIT. then , if you are determined to "move " there , you will have to apply for a work visa. Are you American? Even if not, sites below apply.
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I agree with Charlie. And even while visiting...try and find a job BEFORE you move. It's not always that easy, even for citizens.
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DON'T it's a crime zone
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If you are considering emigrating for career opportunities then you should look outside of Africa. If you are a Black African but not a SA citizen before 94 then you will be considered white as far as BBBEE is concerned. You will have the same disadvantages as whites in South Africa.
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the unemplyment rate is of the highest in the world. visit first and check out where in SA you want to live and try to find a job before you move here.
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You haven't mentioned what field you are in and what your doctorate is. If you are thinking of going into Engineering or geology or mining or something of that nature understand that South AFrica is very sophisticated in those fields. If in medical science you are probably also behind the 8 ball unless you have a cure for AIDS. We dont believe eating fresh vegetables will cure AIDS, we have gotten over that! There are some suggestion in the answers that you do research first and perhaps come out on a Sabbatical to check SA out. Make your decision after that
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Dont fukin move there !!!!!!!!!!!!!! im trying to get my dad OUT and you want to Go IN , its fukin chaos!!! seriously , hes trying to sell his farm and get the fuck out of there , havnt you heard of the killings or anything??? and the Black south africans are out of control , have you SEEN our president?????????? do yourself a favor and DONT! South Africa is a beautiful place absolutly beaaaauuuutiful , amazing and i loved growing up there, but right now ... its gotten really bad ... 4 black men attacked my dad in his own house and left him for dead , they tied him up and beat him with a walking stick and threatened him with a gun , the lady that lives with my dad got home and saw he was still breathing and took the plastic bag they had tied around his head off , hes still recovering to this day and it happened in september that they beat him , its is a beautiful farm but sadly the black south africans are going mad .. trying to kill all the whites (homocide) I have not ever been a racist until this had happened to my dad.... ... now... think about moving there...
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South Africa has a real unemployment rate of anywhere between 30-40%. If you're white, its REALLY hard to get a job. Unless you already have a job offer, I wouldnt do it dude. Even blacks have a tuff time getting jobs down there. It's changed alot since the ANC took power in 1994. It's the car jacking capital of the world. Crime is very high, its a horrible place. I'd highly suggest buying a firearm if you do decide to live there. Legal or by "other" means.
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its a beautiful country with plenty opportunities, like everywhere else in the world, just dont be stupid. what kind of help do you need. What field is your doctorate in ? Have a look at Career Junction .za (google it) for the types of jobs available in our country
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You'd likely need to have a job first in order to get a work visa. As others said, visit first, scout for jobs, get some interviews before you pack up and relocate. @4man: please don't make me laugh with your assertion that other Western countries would be "behind the 8 ball" when it comes to medical science. I injured my ankle in SA in October. Went to two different doctors who told me it was a moderate sprain and I'd be at full function in 2-4 weeks. I'm back in the US for the holidays and went to my own doctor, who immediately diagnosed a hairline fracture (made worse by almost three months of non-treatment) and ligament damage; I'm now in an air cast which was accompanied by a strict lecture about not trusting the quality of medical care in SA. Don't kid yourself: if your physicians can't handle a basic sports injury, your health care is nothing to brag about.
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I am finishing up my doctorate, and with the encouragement from one of my students, I decided to move to South Africa. I am looking for a bit of resources, support and advice. Please help me!
South Africa - 12 Answers
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wear a condom!
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On a per-capita basis, South Africa rates as having the highest rates of rape and the second-highest for murder. Personally, I'd suggest you examine whether you'd take the job on the basis of what kind of security you expect. Confer with some other colleages and see if they think it's a good idea.
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First, you should VISIT. then , if you are determined to "move " there , you will have to apply for a work visa. Are you American? Even if not, sites below apply.
4 :
I agree with Charlie. And even while visiting...try and find a job BEFORE you move. It's not always that easy, even for citizens.
5 :
DON'T it's a crime zone
6 :
If you are considering emigrating for career opportunities then you should look outside of Africa. If you are a Black African but not a SA citizen before 94 then you will be considered white as far as BBBEE is concerned. You will have the same disadvantages as whites in South Africa.
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the unemplyment rate is of the highest in the world. visit first and check out where in SA you want to live and try to find a job before you move here.
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You haven't mentioned what field you are in and what your doctorate is. If you are thinking of going into Engineering or geology or mining or something of that nature understand that South AFrica is very sophisticated in those fields. If in medical science you are probably also behind the 8 ball unless you have a cure for AIDS. We dont believe eating fresh vegetables will cure AIDS, we have gotten over that! There are some suggestion in the answers that you do research first and perhaps come out on a Sabbatical to check SA out. Make your decision after that
9 :
Dont fukin move there !!!!!!!!!!!!!! im trying to get my dad OUT and you want to Go IN , its fukin chaos!!! seriously , hes trying to sell his farm and get the fuck out of there , havnt you heard of the killings or anything??? and the Black south africans are out of control , have you SEEN our president?????????? do yourself a favor and DONT! South Africa is a beautiful place absolutly beaaaauuuutiful , amazing and i loved growing up there, but right now ... its gotten really bad ... 4 black men attacked my dad in his own house and left him for dead , they tied him up and beat him with a walking stick and threatened him with a gun , the lady that lives with my dad got home and saw he was still breathing and took the plastic bag they had tied around his head off , hes still recovering to this day and it happened in september that they beat him , its is a beautiful farm but sadly the black south africans are going mad .. trying to kill all the whites (homocide) I have not ever been a racist until this had happened to my dad.... ... now... think about moving there...
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South Africa has a real unemployment rate of anywhere between 30-40%. If you're white, its REALLY hard to get a job. Unless you already have a job offer, I wouldnt do it dude. Even blacks have a tuff time getting jobs down there. It's changed alot since the ANC took power in 1994. It's the car jacking capital of the world. Crime is very high, its a horrible place. I'd highly suggest buying a firearm if you do decide to live there. Legal or by "other" means.
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its a beautiful country with plenty opportunities, like everywhere else in the world, just dont be stupid. what kind of help do you need. What field is your doctorate in ? Have a look at Career Junction .za (google it) for the types of jobs available in our country
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You'd likely need to have a job first in order to get a work visa. As others said, visit first, scout for jobs, get some interviews before you pack up and relocate. @4man: please don't make me laugh with your assertion that other Western countries would be "behind the 8 ball" when it comes to medical science. I injured my ankle in SA in October. Went to two different doctors who told me it was a moderate sprain and I'd be at full function in 2-4 weeks. I'm back in the US for the holidays and went to my own doctor, who immediately diagnosed a hairline fracture (made worse by almost three months of non-treatment) and ligament damage; I'm now in an air cast which was accompanied by a strict lecture about not trusting the quality of medical care in SA. Don't kid yourself: if your physicians can't handle a basic sports injury, your health care is nothing to brag about.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Travelling from South Africa to Europe. What visas do I need?
Travelling from South Africa to Europe. What visas do I need?
My friends and i are planning a trip to Europe at the end of next year. We're from South Africa. What visas do we need to visit the whole of europe? Also, we would will have just finished 12th grade. How do we get student forms etc? Thanks!
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some european countries have joined a free no border policy agreement called the schengen agreement. when european countries sign this agreement ppl from one country can travel freely to another without a visa. if u are traveling to europe u have to get a schengen visa, u can get student prices. im not sure how much. but the prices will be listed on the embassy website. how does schengen visa work? u have to apply at the country of embassy where u intend to stay the longest. if u are not sure, for example u might plan 2 or 3 days in each country. in that case u have to apply at the country of embassy where ur first destination would be. the visa is for 90 days and called a short stay single visa. there is a multi visa too where u can come out of the shcengen area and re enter it. if u get a single short stay visa the moment u get out of the schengen area your visa will expire even though the 90 days has not been fulfilled .. the visa is i think 60 euros... check from the embassy where u plan to get the visa. UK is not in the schengen area, so if u want to come to UK u have to apply for a different visa (UK tourist visa)... the schengen countries are 15 i think.. not sure. so u can travel with just one visa to all those 15 counties freely without any boarder control.. there are numerous cheap hostels around and u need to book them in advance because for a shengen visa u need to prove where u would be staying for your entire trip. other documents include travel insurance, bank statements flight bookings. good luck with your trip cheers
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You may travel visa-free for six months to the United Kingdom http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/visadatvnationals and for three months to the Republic of Ireland. http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777 To visit Turkey for 1 month, you can obtain a visa at the border gate by paying $15 or รข‚¬10. http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-fees-at-border-gates-for-2008.en.mfa To visit the Schengen States for totally 90 days in an 180 days period you need to apply for a visa in advance at the Embassy of the country where you plan your predominantly stay. If your stay should be equally distributed you are supposed to apply at the Embassy of the country by which you enter the Schengen area. Schengen states are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Entry procedures and requirements for visa are the same for every Schengen state. I just add the detailed overview of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for information: http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/ServReteConsolare.htm#entry Other european countries have similar visa requirements. You may check those at the various Embassies in your country; addresses and/or websites can be found on the internet presence of the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/forrep/index.htm
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Is it difficult to be a vegetarian in South Africa?
Is it difficult to be a vegetarian in South Africa?
I'm planning on studying abroad soon in a small provincial town in South Africa. Does anyone have experience being there and could give me some idea about the food options? I'm worried I won't have much vegetarian food from which to choose. My international student handbook kept mentioning all the braais (barbeques) they have!
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No it is not difficult at all. South Africa is very westernised and all the usual vegetarian foods are available here including soya based "sausages" etc. Simply cook these during a "Braai" You will be invited to functions which serve meat along with vegetables and you can simply choose the foods you want to eat. Our average dinner invitation can be amended to suit your special needs and you will find the hosts will be most accommodating. I run a Scout Group which has a family who are vegetarian and we simply buy the foods they eat when we go camping etc Enjoy your stay here
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Shouldn't be a problem at all. Most restaurants have vegetarian options (even Spur which is best-known for its steaks). Supermarkets carry soya products too. Wherever you're staying, try and find out if there's an Indian community - Indians here are either Muslim or Hindu and the Hindu's will be able to give u more info on where to get vegetarian food (and the Muslims too since they would only stick to vegetarian or seafood if they couldn't find halaal meat).
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there is plenty of vegetarian food, great resturant called kuaui http://www.kauai.co.za/ they have great food! lots of vegetarian options, all resturants have vegetarian meals. All supermarkets have vegetarian food.
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Shan't be a problem at all. My brother's friend is a vegetarian. I'm sure you could manage at the braais...there's a fair share of meat and salads.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
South African in the US on a student visa(F1).How can I let my wife(qualified teacher) come over and work?
South African in the US on a student visa(F1).How can I let my wife(qualified teacher) come over and work?
I am a student in Boulder, CO. We are both South African citizens. How can I let her come to the USA and work legally? She is a qualified teacher in South Africa. Everyone says that she has to have a working permit to apply for a job in the US and the US consulate in South Africa says she has to have a job offer to get a working permit. HELP!!!!!
Immigration - 7 Answers
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Well she needs to start applying for a jobs first and then once she has an offer apply for a work permit.
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It depends on where you live every state can have different qualifications you would have to ask someone in the educational system
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I don't think it's up to you. Check out the US government visa and immigration sites, as it will be up to the US, ultimately. Good luck!
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Though possibly not within the present legislative document and if so, not clearly marked. It's possible that within a South African programe that is designed to teach those culture or economy of South Africa, to registered pupil, the matter may present itself feasible, with proper documentation in process. !~CHANT~A~SEALLAH~!
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Its called an H1B visa, and you have to have an exceptional qualification, i.e., top Biochemical engineer of Russia. -Or she could be sponsored by a company. -If your gov. is cool, than she might be able to come over on a B-2 (tourism visa) for 90 days, than just extend it prior to its' end; job will have to be under the table though. *best bet is to get a company/ institution to sponsor her: (religious institutions are the most successful)*
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She needs to find an employer who will hire her and then the school would apply for a work visa for her. However to gain a H1B visa the school would have to prove that they could not get an American to do that teaching position, (you are not allowed to take a job away from an American - visa rules) so I would think it would be highly unlikely she would granted a work visa as a teacher in a regular school
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There are places hiring foreign teachers but not in Boulder. Think inner city. Depending on how long you have in school, she can come, teach and work in another state, while you finish your degree...
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
What is appropriate dress code for females going out in Port Elizabeth, South Africa?
What is appropriate dress code for females going out in Port Elizabeth, South Africa?
I'm an exchange student that will be living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa during July and I would love to know what the locals (females specifically) wear when going out at night to clubs/pubs/bars/restaurants, etc. Here at home, we usually wear a casual dress, jeans and a silk top, and heels or boots depending on the weather. I don't want to give up my stilettos, but I don't want to stand out either! Please help me in understanding what is appropriate and what is not. Thanks!
South Africa - 6 Answers
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PE is a normal city, there isn't a strange "dress code". Its cool and windy in July so wear a jacket over that silky top when you go out.
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Um, Dress code is exactly the same as everywhere else.
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Great news...You don't have to give up your stilettos.
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south africa aint a jungle you know... it's really REALLY cold in july!!! i'll be goin there too in july to visit ma fam. dress excatly how you would normally dress for a club and stuff. b'lieve me, if you give up your stilettos THATS when you'll stand out. jst remember! BRING LOTSA WARM CLOTHES!!! YOU'LL FREEZE IN JULY!!! enjoy!!!!
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PE. Just a normal city. Same as anywhere else. Except it is known as the Windy City, so you can bear in mind whether you want the wind to get under your skirt or not.
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It's the same as anywhere else!
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I'm an exchange student that will be living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa during July and I would love to know what the locals (females specifically) wear when going out at night to clubs/pubs/bars/restaurants, etc. Here at home, we usually wear a casual dress, jeans and a silk top, and heels or boots depending on the weather. I don't want to give up my stilettos, but I don't want to stand out either! Please help me in understanding what is appropriate and what is not. Thanks!
South Africa - 6 Answers
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PE is a normal city, there isn't a strange "dress code". Its cool and windy in July so wear a jacket over that silky top when you go out.
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Um, Dress code is exactly the same as everywhere else.
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Great news...You don't have to give up your stilettos.
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south africa aint a jungle you know... it's really REALLY cold in july!!! i'll be goin there too in july to visit ma fam. dress excatly how you would normally dress for a club and stuff. b'lieve me, if you give up your stilettos THATS when you'll stand out. jst remember! BRING LOTSA WARM CLOTHES!!! YOU'LL FREEZE IN JULY!!! enjoy!!!!
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PE. Just a normal city. Same as anywhere else. Except it is known as the Windy City, so you can bear in mind whether you want the wind to get under your skirt or not.
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It's the same as anywhere else!
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