Studying Abroad in New Zealand was the best experience! Past Review
By Michelle M (Business Administration, Birmingham-Southern College) for
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Dunedin - University of Otago
I realized a lot about the world and other people, also myself. It has made me realized and see the different cultures and how other people live their lives.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was not nearly as much my university at home. We only had about 3 projects/assignments due throughout the semester, but were worth a lot more points so I really had to make sure I did well on them. The exams were worth about 50-60% of your grade, therefore I had to study about 3 weeks in advance. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I was very pleased with The Education Abroad Network. The program was quite small, which I really liked because I got a chance to talk to and get to know everyone better. We had a someone from New Zealand, who works with TEAN, teaching us everything about her culture. TEAN was very organized and I loved the staff! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a 6 bedroom flat, about a 5 minute walk to campus and about a 15 minute walk to the nightlife in Dunedin. It was in a really good location and was down the street from many international students. They Uni-flats office had bed packages for us when we got there. |
| * Food: |
By food at the grocery store to cook - it is way cheaper. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Rugby games, dinners, touring the city, going to museums, going to Fiji before New Zealand, white water rafting, zorbing |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in New Zealand and had no accidents while abroad. My friends that did have accidents had no problems getting aid. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone who is open minded and willing to experience new things. |
