The
South African study abroad program was magnificent. This program was the perfect
blend of socio/political and socio economic studies with the extra bonus of a
tremendous cultural experience. Great professors, great tour guides great country.
I highly recommend it. -Maria Matthews
The
entire South Africa trip was an amazing experience. The lectures were interesting
and informative. The abilty to see both the tourist sites and the "real"
South Africa was unforgettable. It is an experience I will never forget!
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Alexis Zeiden
South
Africa is unreal. Everybody we met from the university professors and
students
to store owners and locals on the streets were full of information
and willing
to share their knowledge and stories with us. The experience is
not something
that you can ever learn in a classroom or from a book. -Patrick Martin
There
aren't really words that could explicate what a wonderful experience South Africa
was. Being able to integrate the academia with the tourist experience was absouletly
awesome. I couldnt have asked for a better vacation/learning experience. Who would
have thought that I would be able to on one day ride in the wild viewing animals
in the natural habitat to the next day sitting in lectures at the University of
Pretoria home of the Turks. My peers that I shared this experience with were once
strangers but now can be viewed as friends. I would highly reccommend the South
Africa study abroad to any student in the School of Public Policy. - Lakeisha
Thomas
Mason's abroad trip to South Africa was incredible and beautiful
and this trip was what attracted me to Mason's policy program. Between the lectures
and the well coordinated day trips we were able to learn and better understand
South Africa's policies and culture in such a short amount of time. I definately
recommend this trip and visiting South Africa. Thanks again Michal, I still talk
and see some of the trip members and we just can't get over what a wonderful trip
it was. I hope the program continues on. - Marnie Suss
I
greatly enjoyed the South Africa study abroad. The program provided great depth
and breadth that matched up well with the collection of SPP disciplines of my
classmates on the trip. The mix of academic, government, and private sector speakers
served to enhance the scope of the program by providing multiple and unique perspectives.
Traveling through South Africa was also a tremendous learning experience. From
depressed areas of Johannesburg to wild game reserves in Pilanesburg to the beauty
of Cape Town, every area we visited offered an outstanding visual backdrop for
our learning experience.-Mookie Hojiwala
Our
trip to South Africa through GMU was amazing! You could read dozens
of books
and attend hours of lectures in the States without gaining as much insight into
the country's policy challenges as you get in just a few days of the
trip.
The group was fantastic - we learned a lot together, saw incredible sights, and
met some very interesting people! I'd recommend this trip to anyone. It has a
great balance of academics and touring the country.-Jenny Whitmar
The
program/trip has been one of the most fulfilling events of my life. The lecturers
were more than I could ever get out of a textbook. The subject matter was organized
in a way that enabled me to see the issues from the very broad to the specific,
giving me a well-rounded perspective of the country. The academics were perfectly
centered around extra curricular activities. Overall, a very eye opening experience
that I was grateful to share with a dynamic and gracious group of people.
I
was quite impressed at the professional level of the lectures. The coursework
combined with the different site visits gave a terrific knowledge and experience
of South African issues.
I
had a wonderful time and learned so much. It was great. The program was absolutely
amazing.
The
tours really brought the program to life and made it more real. I would highly
recommend the program.
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