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| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Location(s): | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Anna V. (Communication Disorders, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) on May 24, 2010
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I took a class that made me evaluate myself so differently and shape me into a better person. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful during the first weeks we were here, and embraced out cultural experience when we went to Rotorua, New Zealand for our cultural and adventure program. |
| * Housing: |
It was a 5 person flat, and every one had their own rooms. It was co-ed, and we all shared the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. <br /><br /> WSA student apartments- Very spacious and close to campus |
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Long walk to the grocery store |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved it! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safe and if someone got sick, on campus doctors helped, and it was included in our student fees! |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of Arkansas - Fayetteville prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | At least fifty dollars a week... |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring more money than you think |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
English... |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You will love it-- go to anywhere in New Zealand |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Yes, I learned so much about myself and have changed in more ways than one. I have a better understand of how sometimes life just needs to be taken slower- New Zealand never has the "rush" aspect to life. It's different yet amazing. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Family Violence Theory and Practice |
| Course Department: | Human Sciences |
| Instructor: | Caroline Day |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Loved this course- group discussions were a lot of the class time. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No troubles transferring. |
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Asian and Pacific Issues |
| Course Department: | Social Sciences |
| Instructor: | Jane Verbitsky |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Pretty hard but learned a lot |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No, it was an elective. If you don't have to take it, it's not worth the effort. |
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New Zealand Culture and Society |
| Course Department: | Te Ara Poutama |
| Instructor: | Teena Brown |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Interesting and based off of projects |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No, I had it approved for a humanities credit. |
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Te Ara Pou |
| Course Department: | Te Ara Poutama |
| Instructor: | Jason King |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Best course I have ever taken! You learn so much about life and how to take full advantage of every opportunity it brings you. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No, it was an elective. Take this course! |