Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A sweet as experience Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Pace University) - abroad from 02/04/2013 to 06/20/2013 with

ISA Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I don't think I've ever done anything more worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and the world around me on this program.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Academics were on par with my home university, professors were extremely accommodating to international students

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was fantastic- they were incredibly accommodating (brought us an extra fridge because we had so many flatmates, fixed a shattered door that day for no charge). My only complaint is that there was no central heating- it gets chilly in the winter!

* Food:

There is no meal plan for international students at this school, but there is a grocery store within walking distance with a great selection and reasonable prices.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Healthcare was easily acceptable through the university. I was easily able to get a prescription for a medication I ran out of while overseas, and it cost less then it did back home! No vaccinations were needed for this program.

* Safety:

I always felt safe on campus on in town, even when walking alone at night. Campus safety was never far away if you needed them.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

This is low rated because I blew a lot of money on frivolous things (those bungy jumps really add up!.) However, basic essentials like food and clothes are only moderately more expensive than back home.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Grabone.co.nz There are A LOT of tourist attraction deals on here. I saved tons on my adventures with this site!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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 advising from GlobaLinks
  • The housing
  • The amenities at Otago
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I was very well informed going into this program.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.