BEST FOUR MONTHS OF MY LIFE Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The rigor of this program was not the same at my home university. It does not mean that I did not learn as much, I just learned differently. We learned more in the field than we did in the classroom, and did not have as many formal assignments as I had in my normal college experience. This allowed for us to get more out of our experiences instead of spending all our time cooped up in the library. Our everyday activities turned into learning opportunities, and our professors took advantage of that. Overall, I feel that I spent more time learning on and less time working during my study abroad experience. The professors were always there to help and talk to us; they were my most useful resource.

On-site administration of your program

They were excellent and had everything organized and prepared. I could also easily go to them if I had any issues. They really cared about our well-being.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was simple, which totally fit with the sustainable lifestyle the program fostered

The kitchen staff were amazing and always had delish meals for us to eat.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I didn't feel that New Zealander's themselves had such a distinct culture that was worth really exploring. In addition, our campus was pretty much in the middle of nowhere, so we couldn't really interact with locals on a daily basis. We did, however, learn extensively about the indigenous peoples, the Maori. We learned about their history, how they integrate with modern culture, and how there is much to gain from living like the natives live.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had an injury. The staff went with me to the hospital and then walked me through all of the follow up and took personal interest in my wellbeing

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

New Zealand was very expensive, and if you wanted to make the most of the country it required money. If you wanted to, you didn't have to spend any money, but your experience would have been limited.

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