The Great People of Tolkien's Imagination Past Review
By Jackson M (Political Science and Government., Pacific Lutheran University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand
Anytime you are forced to go out and put yourself out there you learn a lot about yourself. Studying away is definitely worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I feel the workload wasn't all that challenging, and that the organization/teaching style didn't really fit my style. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great people, great location. |
| * Food: |
Not too exotic, similar to America. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
New Zealanders are some really laid-back awesome people and it made for a great experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Hectic time over there with multiple natural disasters but the program was on top of it and made sure everyone was alive and well. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it, Kiwi folk are some of the best people you will ever meet. |
