Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible Job Well Done Past Review

By (General Education, Concordia University - Wisconsin) - abroad from 02/07/2018 to 06/22/2018 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Dunedin - University of Otago

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and about the world. It was great to get out and experience what the world has to offer.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

TEAN did a phenomenal job when it came to setting things up, assisting with any questions or concerns I had, and being there for us foreign students when we needed. The events they had planned were a fantastic way to start exploring a new country.

* 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

They took care of us in any way possible. From the team in the US to the team in NZ, they were always watching our backs.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Milford Sound
  • Free Meals
  • On Lee and Kate
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How incredible they are