Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awesome Past Review

By (Human Biology, The University of Texas at Austin) for

University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely.

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.

Their teaching method makes more sense than my home institution. Everything was integrated and organized incredibly well. I had never seen anything like it.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved it tons. They had housing worked out very well. They made you feel like you had everything you needed to live and be safe. As well they have things organized for you to have fun.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was cold, wet, and damp. I don't really complain so it did not bother me much. My roommate was sick the whole time because of the black mold though.

* Food:

I loved the food!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I hooked up with my church over there and made tons and tons of friends. We went surfing, hiked, camped together. I went on dates and loved the people tons. I could not have asked for a better time.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The house was in bad shape as i said before. You can deal with it though.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Not really. It was expensive, but all worth it.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go have fun! Plan your time well. It goes by fast.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

HUBS 191
Course Department: Health Sciences
Instructor: Multiple
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Excellent organization.
Credit Transfer Issues: This one I did not. Other classes I absolutely did!
Course Name/Rating:

CELS 191
Course Department: Health Sciences
Instructor: Multiple
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Well organized. The final was tricky. I think I deserved a better grade then I got, but oh well. So does everyone right?
Credit Transfer Issues: Yes, I still don't have credit for this class.
Course Name/Rating:

PHSL 231
Course Department: Health Sciences
Instructor: Multiple
Instruction Language: Enlglish
Comments: I loved this course so much! I learned tons about the brain. It was well organized and the teachers are great. Again, watch out for the final.
Credit Transfer Issues: Still don't have credit for this class.