As far as I can go August 30, 2026
By Elena A (Philosophy, Wellesley College) - abroad from 02/10/2026 to 06/20/2026 with
Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
how to live while studying and not make my life about my studies. This allowed me to bring more genuine curiosity to my academics.
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
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very accesible and prompt to reply, tried their best to ensure we got into the courses we wanted. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the apartments had a decent kitchen and big windows |
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it was a cook for yourself |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
i made a lot of kiwi friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
i had an accident and did not have to pay for medical attention under the nz accident clause, can't speak to the on campus doctor. |
| * Safety: |
new zealand seems to be an incredibly safe place, be it walking in the city, for solo travel, anything |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It allowed me to experience the independent university life many students outside of the states do, in a friendly and safe setting, within a most beautiful country. |
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) |
with good grocery planning and meal sharing it was fine! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | around 150 usd |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | cook your food, meal plan, rice |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | it is worthwhile buying a car |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Maori FIlm |
| Course Department: | Maori Studies/ Cinematic Arts |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was excellently put together, we saw a wide diversity of films, learned frameworks to bring together theory and evidence. |
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