A non-stop adventure Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/13/2018 to 06/21/2018 with
Arcadia: Dunedin - University of Otago
I learned to be much more independent. I also learned that I thrive on adventuring, and do not like to be stuck in the same place for a long time. This experience was very worthwhile, and I honestly wish I could do it again.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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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 |
Easy to navigate and figure out. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Fun and clean. |
| * Food: |
Expensive but good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Had a lot of American friends but also some Kiwi friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Was never an issue for me. |
| * Safety: |
Always felt safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Arcadia helped me easily transition to life in New Zealand without being overbearing. The program facilitated friendships but allowed me to create my own relationships outside of it. |
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) |
It was quite expensive and I should have budgeted better. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $80-$100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget and stick to it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that I would have to work very hard to keep in touch with all of my friends at home. I got distracted by everything that was going on in New Zealand and forgot to stay in touch with my friends. |
