new zealand road trip with a side of academics Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/18/2017 to 06/21/2017 with
University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was definitely worthwhile. I would not be able to spend that much time abroad, especially in a place as far as New Zealand, at another point in my life, so I was really grateful to be able to do that.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
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* Food: |
all own cooking |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
had no issues with my health so never needed to address it |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 on necessities |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | No. The abroad office should give tips as well. |
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
* 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 wish I had tips on budgeting and an understanding of how a huge university is very different than a school with 2500 students. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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: |
History of New Zealand |
Course Department: | History |
Instructor: | Michael Stevens |
Instruction Language: | english |
Comments: | The most boring/dry class I've ever taken. Both professors looked bored during all the lectures and I don't feel I learned anything tangible about New Zealand history or culture |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Havent transferred credits |
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Psych in Legal Contexts |
Course Department: | Psych |
Instructor: | Rachel Zajac |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Really liked the teacher. The assignments are challenging but doable for any Midd student. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Haven't transferred them yet. |
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Tartain Noir |
Course Department: | English |
Instructor: | Liam McIIvanney |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Great professor, really interesting and clearly a professional in his field. Had a small writing assignment, long essay, and exam as well as some short presentations in class. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Haven't transferred credits yet |
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Gender 101 |
Course Department: | Gender |
Instructor: | Annabel Cooper |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Not that great of a class - wouldn't necessarily recommend it. Giant lecture of 100+ people and not very engaging. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Havent transferred credits yet |
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