New Zealand is beautiful Past Review
By A student (Geosciences and Astronomy, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/07/2012 to 06/23/2012 with
Frontiers Abroad: New Zealand Earth Systems
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A ton about the Maori Culture and Geology, also that no one works as hard or cares as much as Wellesley students. YES
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Had to make my own food for the semester, but there was a grocery store pretty close |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was wonderful, I could walk in and get a doctor visit and needed medication for FREE!! Socialized medicare is AWESOME |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Spent most of my money traveling |
* Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~$100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy alcohol in New Zealand. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | that spring break is 3 weeks long. Also wish I would have made a places to see wishlist to have plans for weekends beforehand. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
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