Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Alright Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/17/2017 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 learned about New Zealand history and politics.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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? No

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)

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?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Students
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Diversity
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It was going to be an isolating experience

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

The World Economy
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Investment analysis and Portfolio Management
Course Department: Finance
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: No.
Course Name/Rating:

New Zealand Foreign Policy
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: No.
Course Name/Rating:

New Zealand in the World, 1350-2000
Course Department: History
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: No