Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One of the best experiences of my life!! Past Review

By (Mechanical Engineering., Clemson University) - abroad from 09/30/2011 to 11/30/2011 with

Pacific Discovery: New Zealand and Australia Semester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have so much more confidence in myself now in my ability to overcome my fears and live an adventure! My time was completely worth while.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Pack you're lunch more and eat out less.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The leadership, the adventure, the community, and the beautiful countries!
* What could be improved?
  • Longer time in NZ and a little less or same amount of time in AUS, with longer program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I love international traveling.