EcoQuest: Te Rarangahau Taiao (The Quest for the Natural world) Past Review
By Paul W (Environmental Science., Western Washington University) for
University of New Hampshire: Whakatiwai - EcoQuest New Zealand
Highly worthwile. I gained different perspectives on the world, as well as built many long lasting life relationships. This program changed my educational expereience and life for the better.
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* Overall educational experience
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The evaluation process was three essay questions per test, with one hour per question. I feel like essay questions aren't the best way of evaluating how much a student knows. I feel it shows how well a student can regergitate information onto a piece of paper in a short amount of time. Other than that, the educational experience was amazing: hands on, active learning and applying what you learn. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed on Maraes and in holiday parks while traveling. We lived with the faculty while traveling. |
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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? | This study abroad program will change your life. Do it irreguardless of the cost. I'm going to be paying off student loans for a long time and it was undoubtably worth it. |
