New Zealand Stole My Heart Past Review
By Collette S (Business Admin / Communication, SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
University of Canterbury: Christchurch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Without a doubt, the best experience ever. This has enticed me to consider grad school abroad and/or future careers abroad.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $1000 USD per month, including food, drinks, and travel. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I didn't expect food to be so cheap, but you really have to buy stuff in season. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | GO. GO. GO. Just do it. An independent person would benefit the most; you need to expect not to be around Americans often, if ever, and be comfortable with it. |
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