Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Internships: A New Adventure! Past Review

By (Environmental Science, University of Utah) - abroad from 05/22/2015 to 07/21/2015 with

WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much while I was abroad. When I was abroad, I had numerous worthwhile experiences learning about the industry that I would like to pursue. I was able to meet many people that are equally passionate as I am about their own disciplines and I loved learning with and from them.

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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.

I had a great time, and the internship that TEAN was able to find for me worked out spectacularly. I am grateful for the opportunity that was provided me.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Other
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?
  • Education
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Art
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how cold the humidity makes the temperature feel. I wish I knew this so that I could bring gloves.