I'm a First Year Law Student in South Africa...?
My subjects are Introduction to Legal Studies Law of Persons an Introduction to South African Family Law. I would like to know form law students in other countries what their subjects are.
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i think the law system in SA sux....coz a guy can rape and kill and at the end of the day he will be out on bail in like 3 days.... i hope that u will change all of that when you are done studying.... good luck
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Show Off!!! good luck though
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First year Law subjects at Murdoch University Law School in Western Australia: Contract Law, Torts Law, Australian Legal Systems, Evidence, Constitutional Law, Legal Writing and Research
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Good luck with that! I did that same sh*t 15 years ago at the University of Stellenbosch. The only good thing that came from it, was that I realized I had a knack for languages. I'm a language practitioner now and can speak 5 of the 8 languages I studied while doing my Law Studies. In SA you need to know a few languages to practice Law. As your professors might have pointed out to you. You also need to do some Accounting courses. These were the courses I followed for the first year: Private Law (Persons and Family) Xhosa Customary Law Afrikaans/Dutch English Latin Accounting for Law Students I did three years of Law Studies and eventually got my degree the year after in Languages. I now speak Korean and German as well. In my second year I did more language courses, because I knew I was never gonna make it in Law. My marks were too low.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
UC application essay on South Africa, please READ and CRITIQUE!?
UC application essay on South Africa, please READ and CRITIQUE!?
arlight... this is pretty bad.. i know. I decided to totally re write it an hour before i submit this.. im on a word limit i know the format isnt too good..am i answering the question? i picked the "contribution and experience" part of the question i gues. Personal Statement 2 Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are? During August 2009 ten Thayer Academy students, including myself and two teachers, went to South Africa. While other kids worked hard at their summer jobs, or lounged by the pool, we spent the next three weeks visiting townships, touring historical sites, and learning everything we could about South Africa’s culture and society. Every day we encountered aspects of South Africa far more interesting than the lions and zebras we had imagined would be the highlight of our trip. Actually, the last three days of the trip did include a Safari, but when I think of my experience I see a whole different scene. Upon our arrival, the culture shock was undeniable, even for the more traveled ones in the group. I remember visiting various townships and schools for the children of poverty stricken villages. I had always imagined the rich and more luxurious neighborhoods to be located very far from such villages, but I soon realized that the beautiful mansions of Cape Town weren’t too far in proximity to the tin-and-cardboard shacks of Capetown’s largest township, Langa. The close proximity of the middle-class suburbs to this township clarified the distinct contrast between the two, and it was painfully obvious how different the world of the township residents was from that of the middle class, whom were mostly white. I will never forget visiting a small schoolhouse that belonged to a village outside of Johannesburg; where seven or eight year old children were being educated on HIV/AIDS and the importance of safe sex. These children and many more we encountered were usually lacking shirts and rarely had shoes on their feet, and never had the kind of doctors and dentists appointments we hate to go to. Their eyes grew wide as they listened to their teacher translate as we spoke about our backgrounds and our life in the United States. Being able to give to them the supplies we had brought to donate was a great feeling, but it only made me realize how much more aid they needed, and how oblivious they were to their own poor living conditions. It was so touching to see that children and adults alike showed us their generosity by inviting us into their village, and showing us their culture-through small acts such as singing songs to us in Afrikaans or offering us their native food. I remember thinking my work here is not done. Flash forward two years, and I am interning at Dr. Rohit Karnik’s Mircrofluidics Lab in MIT, working with a graduate student who is creating microfluidic chips. What does this have to do with my trip to South Africa? As technology moves forward, the world becomes smaller. Now, being on another continent or being 10 miles away from a township isn’t any different. These microfluidic can detect various diseases by only a single drop of blood, through tunnels that mimic physiological conditions of blood cells. The idea is that one day these plastic (and very cheap to make!)lab-on-a-chip devices can be mass produced and sent to various places around the globe so people who cannot afford big medical bills can be diagnosed and treated.
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Besides some grammatical issues, which you mentioned you had already noticed, I think it is a decent essay. It is very straightforward in the sense that it answers the prompt pretty directly, but sometimes that is not a bad thing. One question I would have as an admissions officer, (since I assume this is being sent to the UC system?), is why you mention MIT. I think the focus should be on a UC campus like Berkeley or San Diego or LA since that is who this essay will be sent to. They want to know that you will be a candidate who is dedicated to becoming a part of the UC system, regardless of what campus it is you want. Unfortunately there is no shoo-in topic to write about, but I feel you have done a pretty good job of describing an experience that was important and striking in your life. Good luck!
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It seemed pretty well written to me. Like you said, there are some grammatical issues. But other than that it's fine. Actually, I've been saving to go to South Africa sometime in the future and your essay made me want to go even more.
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I don't think it's a good idea to post your personal statement publicly. Someone can steal it.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Multi Racial American Female Study in Stellenbosch, South Africa?
Multi Racial American Female Study in Stellenbosch, South Africa?
I'm a twenty year old student considering studying in Stellenbosch next spring. How far is the city from the beach? And how is safety in the city and university? I'd appreciate any advice :)
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Stellenbosch is primarily an academic town, and is more like a Village It is a beautiful and very safe place. The University,of which I am a graduate, was a very white Afrikaner- centric institution but that has all changed and you will not encounter any more racial prejudice than anywhere else in the country. (There are always a few bigots). It is about 30 minute's drive to the beaches at Gordon's bay and Strand.
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About 30 minutes from Strand and Gordon's Bay. But those places are always windy, so I don't know why people go to the beach at all. Some people will say it's safe, others disagree. My view is that as long as you don't do anything stupid, like walk around at night, get in a car with people you don't know, you will be fine. Common sense stuff. It's a nice place. The race issues will probably not be much of a problem. As the other guy said, there will always be some idiots. But to the majority of people you will be just another student. And I find that even if a person has some problem with another race, most of them just shut up. LIke I said, it's a nice place, and I enjoyed my years there. So did many other people of all races. Enjoy it
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Friday, October 28, 2011
How can i become an exchange student in the uk?
How can i become an exchange student in the uk?
Hi I'm from south africa. How can I become a high school exchage student in the uk?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Look into your local Rotary Program. They have a very good high school exchange program
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You can try any exchange agency, but they will cost you a fortune. Try www.best-student-exchange.com, it is the best, the fastest, the easiest... you choose your host family yourself and plan the exchange whichever way you like and it definitely is the best low-cost program around. I traveled Europe this summer staying with different families in different countries and it was the coolest thing I ever did!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
my gf its from south africa but she wants to stay on the usa?
my gf its from south africa but she wants to stay on the usa?
this is my question my gf shes from south africa and she has a two year visa for students but she doesnt want to leave she wants to stay and live with me but i only have a work permit so what can we do
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Nothing. She can't stay and you can't sponsor her unless you are at least a Green Card holder (that would take 5 years) or a US citizen.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
foriegn exchange question? South Africa?
foriegn exchange question? South Africa?
I know people in South Africa generally understand english, but for being an exchange student there i would have to learn and be able to understand afrikaans, right?
South Africa - 6 Answers
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No! Not at all... Everyone here speaks English. Afrikaans is something I hardly hear in public, besides which, the Afrikaans speaking people will speak English with you anyway. If you're an exchange student, you will probably not take Afrikaans classes anyway.
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No, what gave you that idea? We do not 'generally' understand English! That is an understatement. We speak and write in English. Everything in South Africa...the schools, universities, labels on food, shops, the business environment, television, radio etc are all predominantly English! You will not need to learn a different language unless you choose to. (Smile)
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Lol, on the whole you can get away with English only,that is the main language used in the everyday world, although you will hear Afrikaans spoken. But in my lifetime I have probably met three or four Afrikaans people who did not speak English, so you'll be ok. Many South Africans do not speak any Afrikaans. Are you in high school or university? In university you would not have to touch Afrikaans. In high school students have to do English and one other official language (there are nine of them, two being English and Afrikaans, others include Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, etc). Way back when I was in high school our exchange students were excused from Afrikaans classes, probably still the case.
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Wrong The biggest mother tough speakers in SA are : Zulu 25%, Xhosa 20%, Tswana 15% and the rest( 8 language groups) share the remaining 40% But 70% of the population has English as their secound language. That means 70% of the people will understand you.
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Depends where you live and go to school. Cape Town, Durban and Joburg are predominantly English. Bloemfontein, Pretoria and most rural communties are Afrikaans. That being said, Afrikaners will speak English to you.
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yes ayiza is right statistically, but the majority of the zulu and xhose speakers live in rural areas. all the major cities are completely english speaking. you cant survive without it.
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I know people in South Africa generally understand english, but for being an exchange student there i would have to learn and be able to understand afrikaans, right?
South Africa - 6 Answers
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No! Not at all... Everyone here speaks English. Afrikaans is something I hardly hear in public, besides which, the Afrikaans speaking people will speak English with you anyway. If you're an exchange student, you will probably not take Afrikaans classes anyway.
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No, what gave you that idea? We do not 'generally' understand English! That is an understatement. We speak and write in English. Everything in South Africa...the schools, universities, labels on food, shops, the business environment, television, radio etc are all predominantly English! You will not need to learn a different language unless you choose to. (Smile)
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Lol, on the whole you can get away with English only,that is the main language used in the everyday world, although you will hear Afrikaans spoken. But in my lifetime I have probably met three or four Afrikaans people who did not speak English, so you'll be ok. Many South Africans do not speak any Afrikaans. Are you in high school or university? In university you would not have to touch Afrikaans. In high school students have to do English and one other official language (there are nine of them, two being English and Afrikaans, others include Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, etc). Way back when I was in high school our exchange students were excused from Afrikaans classes, probably still the case.
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Wrong The biggest mother tough speakers in SA are : Zulu 25%, Xhosa 20%, Tswana 15% and the rest( 8 language groups) share the remaining 40% But 70% of the population has English as their secound language. That means 70% of the people will understand you.
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Depends where you live and go to school. Cape Town, Durban and Joburg are predominantly English. Bloemfontein, Pretoria and most rural communties are Afrikaans. That being said, Afrikaners will speak English to you.
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yes ayiza is right statistically, but the majority of the zulu and xhose speakers live in rural areas. all the major cities are completely english speaking. you cant survive without it.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
What Afrikaans language books( with cds) are availible in South Africa? For beginners?
What Afrikaans language books( with cds) are availible in South Africa? For beginners?
Something besides "colloquial afrikaans" and "teach yourself afrikaans" What are coursebooks designed for students taking the language up in secondary school/high school or college ? I'm looking for something that uses straightforward language and really starts with the basics.
Languages - 1 Answers
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Teach yourself Afrikaans: A Complete Course for Beginners A completely up-to-date book for all those who seek to communicate in Afrikaans. Written for students with no previous experience of the language, particularly those who wish to study at home. Publisher: Southern Book Publishers ISBN: 9781868124701 Publication date: March 1993 Edition: 2nd Reprinted edition Pages: 244
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Something besides "colloquial afrikaans" and "teach yourself afrikaans" What are coursebooks designed for students taking the language up in secondary school/high school or college ? I'm looking for something that uses straightforward language and really starts with the basics.
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Teach yourself Afrikaans: A Complete Course for Beginners A completely up-to-date book for all those who seek to communicate in Afrikaans. Written for students with no previous experience of the language, particularly those who wish to study at home. Publisher: Southern Book Publishers ISBN: 9781868124701 Publication date: March 1993 Edition: 2nd Reprinted edition Pages: 244
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