Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Environmental Studies., Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/25/2013 to 06/20/2013 with

University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. I gained time spent in another country. I did a lot of yoga and saw a lot of places.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Kiwi Host/ International Office so helpful!

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You can definitely avoid spending money in New Zealand. People like to live cheaply.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • New Zealand
  • Local food
  • Mountains accessible
* What could be improved?
  • Party hearty Americans
  • Central Heating?
  • It was good overall.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think people should just figure it out as they go. People are likely to have a great time no matter what. Also, bring less clothing for going out.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Anthropology of Death
Course Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Dr. Cyril Shafer
Instruction Language:
Comments: Professor was amazing, I enjoyed this class the most.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not tried yet, but I hope transferring credit works.