I'm looking to do my internship in South Africa. Any tips for finding housing. Is it an expensive country?
Hey, I'm a marketing student looking to do my internship in South Africa. However I find it hard to find a good place to stay (which isn't too expensive). I'm also wondering if it is an expensive country. I'm from Holland so my currency is the Euro.
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If you using Euros then you wont find it expensive at all, I'm a tourism student and currently working in the travel industry, depends where is SA you going to stay, and what sort of area you will be staying in, SA is not expensive its a beautiful country with many things to do and see, I'm sure you will love it here contact me on dixinabhoola@yahoo.com if you want any information would love to help you out.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
I want to study abroad, i'm considering south africa is it expensive?
I want to study abroad, i'm considering south africa is it expensive?
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 fluent dutch if that is any help?
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I study at Stellenbosch University and my expenses this year was about R40 000 (about $5300). I am living in a student residence and this is the cheapest way to live for students, but you need good grades to get in as there are only a number of places. If you are going to live in a flat, then your living expenses will be higher. R32 000 is equal to about $4300. I'd say, seeing as you are converting from dollars you will be winning all the way, as the exhange rate now is about $1 to R7.47. If people are at university then they will be able to speak English, but seeing as you can speak fluent Dutch, this will help you a lot in learning Afrikaans.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Mr. M...South Africa Exchange?
Mr. M...South Africa Exchange?
I read your question about South Africa exchange. I was a foreign exchange student to Switzerland with YFU. I looked at South Africa--but didn't want to speak English. I wanted to learn a second language. I had a wonderful year and experience with YFU. Now I volunteer with exchange students in the U.S. as well. I would love to host a student from South Africa someday! Since I wanted to go to South Africa--my mom was also learly of sending her teenager to Africa for a year so another reason why I was in western Europe--I went when I was 23 for 6 months to South Africa! I was in the western cape. It was a wonderful place to go! Last week I was talking to another friend who was an exchange student with Rotary to Sweden. We both said we'd love to have a second year as an exchange student. If I could have gone for round two--I said I'd go to South Africa. (She said Denmark) While I was there, I learned some Afrikaans and spent sometime at my good friend from Namibia's house with her Afrikaaner family. But If I was an exchange student--I'd want to be in an Afrikaaner family. They are great people, and the language is fun to speak and learn. It's a gorgeous country too!! Hope you read this and helps you out!!!!
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Sory,whats the question?
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Wow sounds like you had a good time!
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Exchange to South Africa?
Exchange to South Africa?
Next year I will be a foreign exchange student to South Africa (I'm from US), and I was wondering what their school systems were like? For instance, what sports do they offer? Do all their schools require uniforms? Also, what are some of the traditional foods in South Africa?
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The school system, as far as I know, is very similar to the British system. You haven't mentioned what level of school you are going to, but I presume it is high school. Most high schools, even private ones, will require a summer and a winter school uniform. The sports will depend on what school you go to, and whether or not it is a co-ed school. If you want more information, feel free to send me an e-mail and ask some more questions. :)
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Next year I will be a foreign exchange student to South Africa (I'm from US), and I was wondering what their school systems were like? For instance, what sports do they offer? Do all their schools require uniforms? Also, what are some of the traditional foods in South Africa?
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The school system, as far as I know, is very similar to the British system. You haven't mentioned what level of school you are going to, but I presume it is high school. Most high schools, even private ones, will require a summer and a winter school uniform. The sports will depend on what school you go to, and whether or not it is a co-ed school. If you want more information, feel free to send me an e-mail and ask some more questions. :)
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Monday, February 28, 2011
i live in south africa and would like to start a photography business.?
i live in south africa and would like to start a photography business.?
I live in south africa and would like to start a photography business.im not a professional photographer and do not know how to take professional photos but really have a passion for the industry. I am thinking of hiring a student for a while and i learn from him/her. Any ideas? Please help
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Your idea is not a very sound one. How many successful companies have you started up and run? If YOU want to start a photography studio, YOU should take classes to learn how to do it properly. I would NOT hire someone to train me to do something that they themselves are are still learning. If you really want to do it that way, you need to hire a seasoned professional.
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You have got to be joking surely!!! You know nothing about photography or at least not professional photography and are thinking of hiring a STUDENT to teach you. Errrr what do you think a student is? It is someone who is learning, not someone capable of teaching (or at least not of the subject they are themselves learning). Do yourself a favour. Go away and think about what you are doing. If you are interested in attempting to get a photography business going then go and learn about photography AND running a business.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Is it expensive to study i South Africa?
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?
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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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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?
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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 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.
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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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