Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life is but a book and those who don't travel only read one page. Past Review

By (Advertising (Strategic Communications), Truman State University) - abroad from 06/01/2013 to 08/01/2013 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Intern in New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that they are people who live the way I want to. Yes it was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

* 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

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? 70-80 dollars a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save up! Realize that living in New Zealand is incredibly expensive. Keep in mind of this especially if you are looking to to travel. Stay in hostels that are affordable. If you are in Auckland, Ponsonby Backpackers!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travel
  • Culure
  • Food & People
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
  • Nothing
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save a bit more money.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.