TEAN is an excellent program, Auckland is great if you like big schools Past Review
By Caitlin F (Rhetoric, Drake University) for
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Auckland - University of Auckland
It would be impossible to describe everything that I learned and experienced in New Zealand. I gained a cultural insights about New Zealand, Australia,, the Pacific, the United Kingdom and my own country. I became more independent, I learn things I would not have had the opportunity to learn in school in America. I had so much fun and saw incredibly beautiful natural sites. I think about my experiences in New Zealand multiple times every single day even now I've been back for over a year. It has truly changed my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was very difficult and more challenging than back home but once you adjusted to it you knew what to prepare for. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very knowledgable! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Technically we were responsible for our own cookware but most of it had been left the previous semester so ididnt really need to buy anything. I lived with a kiwi, an Austrian and two Brits. It was a great experience. Two of my flat mates were guys which was kind of an adjustment but I quickly got used to it and it wasn't weird at all. |
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We were responsible for our own food but new Zealand itself has a great selection of foods from across the world and lots of gluten free options. I would recommend the Asian grocery stores for all your fruit and produce needs. They're cheap have all kinds of stuff and are a neat experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Orientation was awesome. We went white water rafting, took a tour sponsored by a Maori tour company, took a road trip and got to explore Auckland. It was a great introduction to the city and country. It was a blast.I also went home to Wellington with a kiwi friend of myomere. The e |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
City was totally safe. Use common sense. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I don't think anything came up.. |
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? | Tean is a great provider and I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Sincerely consider the different schools and cities once New Zealand has been decided upon. |
