
Maya Agata
Round River Conservation Studies
AlumniI applied for an international program because I wanted a chance to learn from and experience cultures, languages, and ecosystems that I didn't have a...
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CIEE College Study Abroad
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Your Community Public Health program in Gaborone lasts a full semester and is designed for students interested in biology, medicine, and community health. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU
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CIEE Study Abroad did a great job making a home away from home. The love, kindness, and continuous support allowed me to become vulnerable and open myself to find new waves and personalities of myself that I never thought I could become.
I loved this program. It gave a great mix of opportunities where you will not only be learning in the classroom, but also within the community. I appreciated that I had the opportunity to talk with community members and give back whenever possible. Additionally, the staff and excursions really made me feel at home in Gabs.
Program: CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Gaborone, Botswana
Everybody needs to do this, this is an amazing opportunity! Also the staff and student volunteers which run this program are such great people and friends!! I am extremely likely and WILL be recommending this program to anyone and everyone!!
Program: CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Gaborone, Botswana
This program is a once-in-a-lifetime oppurnity to experience Botswana in a way that nothing else allows you to. I did not feel like I was doing a study abroad program I felt like i was with my friends in a new country learning and experiencing the culture in a way like none other.
CIEE makes sure to not only give students an immersive study abroad experience through their program and activities but also go above and beyond to connect and support their students! I feel that the directors of my CIEE program are not just faculty, they are family.
Program: CIEE Summer Community Public Health in Gaborone, Botswana
I would recommend CIEE Study Abroad, and more specifically CIEE Study Abroad in Botswana. Overall, I really enjoyed my time in this program, and am so grateful for all of the experiences I have had, and all that I have learned.
I would recommend the program to anyone because it is an incredible way to immerse yourself in healthcare systems, learn a n ew culture, and live in a new culture. It has been the best summer of my life.
CIEE has the best support system. The staff and volunteers are beyond tremendous in making sure you have an amazing experience and feel like home while abroad. The activities, excursions, and program was very well thought out. I had an experience that will last me a lifetime.
The crew at CIEE is very helpful getting you situated in a new country. The excursions being part of the program are very nice. It's more than just studying abroad, you get a deeper experience culturally and socially.
I would recommend this CIEE program in Botswana to anyone and everyone in an instant. It has been a lifechanging experience that I wouldn't trade for the world and that I wish I could do all over again.
Program: CIEE Summer Community Public Health in Gaborone, Botswana
Because not do you do classes and homework but they also provide you a chance to experience and learn about the culture of the country you staying in. They also provide the chance to learn more about your field in real life setting instead of a classroom setting.
I would be likely to recommend this program to a friend because of the multifaceted educational and cultural experiences offered through CIEE. The opportunity to observe in clinics and room with a local student were highlights of this program for me and I think those experiences are both unique to and well executed by CIEE.
CIEE Study Abroad has been the perfect balance of structure and freedom to make my time abroad feel successful. While I was given the opportunity to explore on my own and make my own friends, it was comforting knowing that I could turn to CIEE for local student friends (volunteers) and structured trips and activities.
I would recommend it specifically to anyone interested in public health, but also to anyone who wishes to put themselves a little out of their comfort zone while having a great semester and having the chance to explore a beautiful country and the rest of Southern Africa.
It was a great opportunity that allowed for personal growth and provided a lot of knowledge and experiences about a foreign culture and country. It also served as an opportunity to gain a different perspective in regards to public health issues and how they are approached and dealt with.
Base, our CIEE director, and… Base, our CIEE director, and all of the student volunteers were amazing and helped create such a wonderful experience. The way Base designed this program allowed me to get the most out of this experience, something I don't think I could get from somewhere else.
I enjoyed how there was a good mix of planned excursions/volunteering/shadowing and also times when I could plan to do what I wanted to do throughout my semester.
Program: CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Gaborone, Botswana
They offer a tremendous amount of support, as well as provide many different trips for us to go on. However, being in the CIEE "bubble" made it more difficult for many of us to branch out, but that is not exclusive to CIEE.
Program: CIEE Summer Community Public Health in Gaborone, Botswana
I am having an amazing and unforgettable experience thanks to CIEE Study Abroad. This trip is life-changing and has prompted so much growth and learning. I would readily encourage others to participate in a CIEE Study Abroad.
Program: CIEE Summer Community Public Health in Gaborone, Botswana
Not only do you do classes and homework but they also provide you a chance to experience and learn about the culture of the country you staying in. They also provide the chance to learn more about your field in real life setting instead of a classroom setting
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