Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Beautiful Eventful Trip Past Review

By (University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa) - abroad from 06/09/2018 to 08/04/2018 with

Intern NZ: Auckland / Wellington - Internship Programme in New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about working in my field through my internship. It was worthwhile.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Helena from CIS was a life saver and an absolute dream to work with.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Initial issue with our housing was resolved after I spoke to the director of Intern NZ and insisted to be moved into the student housing with the other interns. Outside of the initial housing issue our new housing has been lovely.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Public Transport has caused me to be totally integrated.

* 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

I have been happy in my experience.

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)

Wellington and New Zealand are very expensive, in almost every regard. Specifically food and entertainment.

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? Save more money than you think you need. Lots more, everything is more expensive than you believe.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The internship
* What could be improved?
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save money!

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!