New Zealand: More than just Hobits Past Review
By Stephanie K (Exercise Science, Indiana University - Bloomington) for
ISA Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand
tolerance. Learned to be appreciate of the things we have here in America.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I didn't like that most of my grade was based on a huge test at the end of the semester. It's a lot of pressure, and I like how we give staggered grades here in the US. It helps you know how you're doing in the class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My program didn't even have a leader located in the city. They were based in the country's capital. What really was annoying was that, the students in that city got a lot of planned trips while the other students in different cities did not. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Buy tupperware, it makes a serious difference. And of course, don't eat out, unless you have a date and they're paying. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My school didn't offer enough cultural events. Even though the campus was diverse they didn't have any celebratory cultural fairs like we do at my school here in America |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe city. My program didn't really mention them, but I'd like to think they're pretty self explanatory. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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 did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring your favorite snacks from home, chances are, they don't have them, or they're super pricey. |
