Kiwis are the best in the whole world. Past Review
By A student (Theatre Arts, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) - abroad from 02/20/2012 to 06/26/2012 with
ISEP: Wellington - Massey University, Wellington
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A whole lot about Maori culture, and theatre, tons about the local areas and what kiwis care about. It was absolutely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
didn't have any |
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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Usually at least $40, more when I traveled. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you're living with roommates try and have a flat budget and do flat meals in the evening. If you all shop together and shop for food together you'll save costs. Avoid eating out. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How easy it was getting around New Zealand, and I wish that I knew about Victoria Uni, might have tried going there. |
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