Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Such a great experience! Past Review

By (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/09/2016 to 05/28/2016 with

University of Northern Iowa: UNI Capstone in New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was my first time abroad, and New Zealand was a great place to begin my travel experience. The country was extremely friendly, and they spoke English which made it easy to adapt to the environment. Experiencing their way of living and learning about the Maori culture was amazing.

Personal Information

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

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* Overall educational experience

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* Host Country Program Administration

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* Housing:

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* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

New Zealand was such an amazing place that many people don't get the chance to travel to outside of school. I would definitely go on this trip again if I had the chance! It was pricey, but the experience was worth every penny.

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? $400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be prepared to spend more money than you think you will

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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* Who did you take classes with?

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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travel to the South Island
* What could be improved?
  • Too much time spent in Auckland
  • More time in South Island
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be open to new experiences and willing to learn about other cultures

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.