Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had the time of my life! Past Review

By (University of Mississippi) - abroad from 02/20/2019 to 07/01/2019 with

IFSA: Auckland - University of Auckland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad has made me much more independent. I am much more confident and know that I can take care of myself. I had an internship while abroad as well and that helped me to grow professionally. It provided me with many networking opportunities and gave me real world experience.

Personal Information

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

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes went in depth and were very interesting.

* 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

IFSA did an amazing job at making me feel at home and was a great support system throughout my study abroad.

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? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Definitely budget for everything. It is better to be prepared so you do not run out of money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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 Friendships
  • The Excursions
  • The support from staff
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have planned on spending more time in New Zealand before I went to study abroad because it would have helped me to get to know the region better and feel more at home.

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.