Australearn: Field - Challenge New Zealand: Leadership Development Photo

New Zealand Leadership Study Abroad was a fun filled and is great for any adventurous person!

Program Information

Develop leadership skills on the North Island of New Zealand with AustraLearn. This program is available during January or June.

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Provider: GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Location(s): Field, New Zealand
Year Founded: 1989
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Review By:

Mitchell D. (Environmental Science, University of Maryland - Baltimore County) on March 08, 2011

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2010-06-06
* End Date: 2010-07-02
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

Lived in many different places because our program was on the move. All great places! 5 stars.

* Food:

Great accomodations.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Many great opportunities.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe.

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did University of Maryland - Baltimore County prepare and support you for your time abroad?

Finances

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students

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? STUDY ABROAD!
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? Yes, I would suggest everyone that goes through college to study abroad, and if they can, choose this program or at least travel to New Zealand.