The sheep are everywhere!! Past Review
By Disha Okhai (Wellesley College) - abroad from 02/23/2016 to 06/21/2016 with
University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme
My experience gave me a better sense of what I appreciated about my small college (especially the smaller class sizes). It was also a growing experience in terms of learning about the people and culture, and of course, the ability to experience the natural beauty that is New Zealand!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* 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:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was taken care of through the UniFlats office. I had my own room in a 4 bedroom flat. The flat was in a great location and well maintained. My Kiwi Host (a student from New Zealand who is a flatmate) was an absolute pleasure to have around and was a great resource in helping me find my way around Dunedin. |
* Food: |
The UniFlats are fully equipped with a kitchen and students must cook their own meals. It was a great experience cooking with one of my flatmates, we shared recipes and cooked meals that we had never made before. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* 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? |
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? | Not being very much of a party person, I was very surprised - despite having been told about their crazy parties in passing - by the drinking culture and the parties that I witnessed while there. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |