Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Rediscovering to my Polynesian roots Past Review

By (Development And Cultural Change, University of the Pacific) - abroad from 02/17/2013 to 06/21/2013 with

USAC New Zealand: Massey University - Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being back in the Pacific has reminded me of my Polynesian culture and has taught me the confidence and understanding of what it means to be a Samaon in my American context.

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

* 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? I was lucky enough to stay with family, so I didn't have to pay for food or housing

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Being with family
  • Meeting new people
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Perhaps some networking with local students prior to arrival
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The academic differences