The Business Sustainability Abroad Program Was The Greatest Time I Have Ever Had. Ever. Past Review

By (Marketing/Management, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: New Zealand & Sydney: Humans, Business, and the Environment

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES!!!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The lectures were all so awesome that it didn't seem like we worked at all. But I know I did, because I learned so much. It was basically perfect outside of a few speakers not showing up.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The only weakness was that I wish the program would have provided more group meals. Even if that would have driven up the cost a little bit - I think all students would agree that it is worth it.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

IT WAS PERFECT AND AWESOME!! Steven and Lynda were fantastic. I cannot even slightly complain.

* Food:

Having just a few more things on the menu that don't involve the phrase "corn flakes" would have been awesome haha.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I couldn't have asked for a better time. New Zealand has more to offer than I was even able to do.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very impresssively. We had a girl end up in the hospital and all of the staff seemed to be trained very well in handling the situation.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Awesome Lectures
  • The most unreal free time options
  • Unreal scenery
* What could be improved?
  • Breakfast Options
  • Breakfast options? (haha it really is my only complaint)
  • Group Dinners more often
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Concentrate on a budget. Even if you think you have more than enough money - you have to be very cautious.