The Way of the Kiwi Past Review
By doug b (International Marketing., University of Vermont) - abroad from 06/28/2012 to 11/20/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand
I learned a lot about myself as well as how people perceive me and where I'm from. It was well worth it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in on-campus apartment style. Very close proximity to everyone so it's easy to meet people when you first arrive |
| * Food: |
Bought my own |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The accidental health care in NZ is amazing! They cover everything |
| * Safety: |
If you don't mind earthquakes... |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Despite the exchange rate the cost of living is a bit higher than what I'm used to |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try out a new diet to accommodate for cheaper food |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I knew how much I love traveling and meeting new people from various cultures and backgrounds because now its all I want to do... |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
