Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I still wish I was in New Zealand every single day. Past Review

By (Psychology, University of Hartford) - abroad from 02/06/2015 to 06/18/2015 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Dunedin - University of Otago

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more patient and open minded and live in the present. It was definitely worthwhile but I miss New Zealand immensely.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

Cadbury and fish and chips mate

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Kiwis are so friendly

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I got a bacteria rash from traveling overseas and it was covered by insurance and of course the kiwi student nurse was the friendliest nurse I've ever talked to

* Safety:

Police officers don't have guns no one does of course I felt safe

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)

Too much adventuring to do to stick to budget

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200 dollars

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • How friends and laid back kiwis are
  • TEAN always was available to answer any questions
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How difficult leaving New Zealand would be

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.