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Studying for a semester or a year at the University of Auckland is an academic and cultural experience you will never forget. The University of Auckland is ranked 61st in the world, the highest of all New Zealand’s universities (Times Higher Education, October 2009,). It is also New Zealand’s leading research ... More
| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Location(s): | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Rachael R. (Geology, The College of William and Mary) on March 16, 2010
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did The College of William and Mary 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Set up a budget as soon as you get there and reserve money for traveling later in the semester |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
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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 did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | YES. LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! |