An Amazing Experience Abroad Past Review
By Jennifer Rossi (University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass) - abroad from 07/01/2018 to 11/11/2018 with
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Dunedin - University of Otago
I gained a better world view and perspective of the world from a different country/culture. Very worthwhile to have the experience immersed in a new foreign place.
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. |
The academics kept me engaged without being overpowering and stressful while abroad |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My IPO was super helpful with all of the information I needed when I asked. My adviser Lily was amazing |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Fantastic! Huge room and bed, the flat was absolutely amazing and spacious. Only wish the fridge was lager for 6 people. |
* Food: |
Flatting meant grocery shopping and cooking for myself and I'd say I did pretty well. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All the Kiwis I interacted with were super friendly and always able to help if there were cultural confusions |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Broke my collarbone abroad, health care was fast and helpful right away. My local adviser made sure that I had all the information to find the resources I needed |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
They made the process very simple and orientation was super helpful and super fun. |
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) |
New Zealand is an expensive country and the visa did not allow work |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | All the information I needed was provided to me upon search or if I asked my adviser |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |