Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a blast, miss it already. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/05/2017 to 11/15/2017 with

IFSA: Dunedin - University of Otago

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the NZ culture.

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

It was a great mix between seeing a beautiful country and having freedom to party and do whatever I wanted.

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? Around $200.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Spend your money on a car and gas to travel around NZ.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
* 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?
  • Travel
  • Hiking
  • Partying
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Weather
  • Cars
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take advantage of everyday because it goes by fast!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'

Individual Course Reviews

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Tourism
Course Department: Business
Instructor: n/a
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was a great course.
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Maori Society
Course Department: Maori
Instructor: n/a
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Pacific Societies
Course Department: Maori/Pacific Studies
Instructor: n/a
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Epistomology
Course Department: Philosophy
Instructor: n/a
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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