Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Auckland is Adventurous Past Review

By (Loyola University Chicago) - abroad from 07/18/2018 to 07/13/2018 with

IES Abroad: Auckland - Summer Direct Enrollment – University of Auckland Film Production

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about a place I've never been to before. I also learned skills in the film that I took back to my university.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It is a very intensive course, but the experience is so worth it. The instructors are well experienced in film and always willing to help and answer questions.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It is just a typical hostel. It is about a 10-15 minute walk to the university

* Food:

The food in Auckland is very diverse and delicious

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Being in Auckland I learned about the local indigenous people and how different they are treated in New Zealand compare to the United States

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Auckland is a very safe city. We mostly traveled in groups at night just to be safer

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

This was one of the best months of my life. I learned not only about film but about myself

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)

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • The people
  • The topic
  • Auckland
* What could be improved?
  • A better hostel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I explore Auckland more

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!