Amazing adventure in a gorgeous country Past Review
By Aubree Zimmer (Berea College) - abroad from 02/12/2017 to 06/26/2017 with
ISA Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand
Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to become more outgoing and become friends with locals. I also learned more study skills while studying in a new country.
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 |
The on-site resident director was amazing and so helpful. She honestly cared so much for everyone and really helper our abroad experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were given a lot of space, a kitchen, and plenty of supplies for the apartment |
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No food was provided. The university housing was an apartment with a kitchen so we had to cook our own. We were given plenty of kitchen supplies to prepare food. |
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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? |
Yes, it was easily accessible on campus. I was givrn information from the university and program but i was able to handle the rest. There were no prevalent health issues. I only needed a flu shot before going to New Zealand. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program was incredibly helpful, the resident director was amazing, and the program excursions were fun as well ss educational. |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $85 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It helps to budget and go with cheaper brands. It also helps to go with brands that originate in your host country. |
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 cannot think of anything. This program was great |
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. |
