New Zealand: Realized I Can Do Anything. Past Review
By Stacy H (Interior Design, University of Wisconsin - Stout) for
University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme
Absolutely. I gained awareness of how other people feel about Americans. Learned so much about myself and my abilities. It really helped me mature and find my own way.
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. |
Workload was manageable. The grading system was very different with an 80-100 being an A but was hard to achieve. Didn't have internet everywhere on campus like us, hard to get used to that. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Most things were answered by my roomates and kiwi host. Administration didn't really do much. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Burger places. Try a lamb burger at Velvet Burger. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Didn't go places with a program. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Very Safe. Lots of campus watch walking around at all times. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be prepared to spend alot of food as well as makeup. Everythings more expensive. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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