A sweet as experience Past Review
By nikki.fabrizio (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Pace University) - abroad from 02/04/2013 to 06/20/2013 with
ISA Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand
I don't think I've ever done anything more worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and the world around me on this program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Academics were on par with my home university, professors were extremely accommodating to international students |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was fantastic- they were incredibly accommodating (brought us an extra fridge because we had so many flatmates, fixed a shattered door that day for no charge). My only complaint is that there was no central heating- it gets chilly in the winter! |
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There is no meal plan for international students at this school, but there is a grocery store within walking distance with a great selection and reasonable prices. |
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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? |
Healthcare was easily acceptable through the university. I was easily able to get a prescription for a medication I ran out of while overseas, and it cost less then it did back home! No vaccinations were needed for this program. |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe on campus on in town, even when walking alone at night. Campus safety was never far away if you needed them. |
| 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) |
This is low rated because I blew a lot of money on frivolous things (those bungy jumps really add up!.) However, basic essentials like food and clothes are only moderately more expensive than back home. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Grabone.co.nz There are A LOT of tourist attraction deals on here. I saved tons on my adventures with this site! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I was very well informed going into this program. |
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. |
