Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wellington is the place to be! Past Review

By (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 07/06/0018 to 08/04/2018 with

Intern NZ: Auckland / Wellington - Internship Programme in New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved getting international work experience. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would love to do it again.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I was there for an internship. All academic requirements/coursework was administrated through my home university.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

222 Willis is great! The kitchen is a bit lacking though, so make sure to budget for eating out most every night.

* Food:

There are so many amazing restaurants to try!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Overall it was fine! Although, I would be interested in looking at other programs available. The program itself is EXTREMELY expensive for the quality of service provided.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 180
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save leftovers! I would always take the previous nights dinner for lunch the next day.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Wellington in general
  • Excursions (not included in original price)
  • Accomodations
* What could be improved?
  • Welcoming students to the internship city.
  • Keeping up with participants throughout the program.
  • Hosting students while in a foreign country.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There were a few circumstances that just werent coordinated well and seemed unprofessional. My expectations were different coming into the program and it caused some frustration.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.