Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Time of My Life! Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Saint Anselm College) - abroad from 02/06/2014 to 06/27/2014 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Wellington - Massey University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a great perspective on life. Going abroad and stepping out of your comfort zone is an amazing experience for a college student to really try and find yourself at an age of growing and maturity.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

Amazing!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Easily accessible, program covered expenses.

* Safety:

Wellington is extremely safe, the entire country of New Zealand is 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around $100 a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? make sure you check the exchange rates before, and be prepared because New Zealand is a bit expensive. I would suggest getting a travel rewards credit card.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Orientation
  • How Helpful the TEAN staff were
* What could be improved?
  • Do Auckland then Fiji all the time
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Even though it didn't effect me because the TEAN staff did a good job telling us this when we got there, but take advantage of the ability to travel as much as you want. See as much of the country as you can (worry about the money later it's worth it).

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.