Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (environmental studies, piano, Guilford College) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 05/11/2012 with

University of New Hampshire: Whakatiwai - EcoQuest New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
more self-awareness, a clearer vision of where I want my life to go, an in depth understanding of the ecological processes of the earth, basic geology, New Zealand cultural practices and heritage, how environmental policy works in relation to governments, how to live with less, the most effective ways to preserve and conserve native lands and the oceans, etc. etc. etc.

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? $30

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • travelling/ field trips
  • field lectures
  • DRPs
* What could be improved?
  • nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing, I felt fully prepared. The staff is also extremely accommodating for those who have a less comprehensive knowledge of ecology and/or biology.