New Zealand rules. Past Review
By A student (Philosophy., Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/12/2012 to 07/09/2012 with
University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme
I learned how to live on my own for the first time, and I saw/did things that I will never see or do again. Worthwhile is an understatement.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Not nearly as hard as Middlebury, but decent professors and facilities. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location, good people. Overall, a lot of fun. |
| * Food: |
Cooked for myself. Food is generally more expensive in New Zealand than in the states. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The lack of language barrier helps. A lot. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was injured playing soccer and I only had to pay a $5 surcharge to see the physio. Go national healthcare! |
| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe, but there was broken glass all over the neighborhood, and a jacket was stolen off of my laundry line. |
| 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) |
Things are just generally more expensive in New Zealand. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think I brought more stuff than I needed. |
