New Zealand is a wonderful place to explore the history of the world, all while speaking english! Past Review
By Megan S (Psychology, SUNY - Buffalo) for
The University of Auckland: Auckland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
YES! without this experience i would be a different person!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The grading system was a little different but it was easy to get used to. The University courses were more seminar style courses and involved a greater amount of essays and group work but I found that to be more stimulating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The study abroad office was very helpful during our first weeks and were always there to help with any questions |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was great. They gave you bedding and pillows so you don't have to travel with them. Everyone had their own room and I shared a bathroom with four or five other people. There was a common area for each floor to hang out. The food was great and the staff was very helpful |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
New Zealand is awesome! I would recommend taking a Maori history class to learn about their native culture. Explore while you are there! I tried to make my way around most of the North and South island. I rented a van with a fellow study abroad student and traveled for two weeks. we even skydived! |
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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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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be adventurous! |
