New Zealand: A Hobbit's Life Past Review

By (Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods., Western Washington University) for

Western Washington University: Wellington: Student Teaching at Tawa College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned a new lifestyle outside of my own and I plan to go back and visit

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.

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Teaching kids
* What could be improved?
  • Supervisor didn't do much supervising
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it! No srsly, do it!