Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING Past Review

By (Edinburgh Napier University) - abroad from 05/10/2018 to 08/05/2018 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
to be brave and to trust my abilities and embrace challenges

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

222 willis is not an ideal accommodation. Although the location is good the rooms are basic and cold. also the staff who work there are quite rude at times

* Food:

* 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? Yes

I love my placement but would maybe chose independent housing

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? 100 NZ dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? go further out of town to do grocery shopping. Also avoid using the bus service if the distance is walkable- they are expensive

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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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • placement
  • NZ culture
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? not to worry, you will meet great people and enjoy the culture

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!