Best experience of my life! Past Review

By (University of San Francisco) - abroad from 01/18/2012 to 03/19/2012 with

Pacific Discovery: New Zealand and Australia Semester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so much confidence, knowledge of the world, skills needed for the outdoors... the list could go on and on. It was SO worthwhile. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make your own food!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* 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?
  • The one-of-a-kind opportunities I experienced!
  • Learning about the culture.
  • Overcoming challenges and fears.
* What could be improved?
  • New ways to save money.
  • Night time activities.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Have fun even when you are scared.