Outdoor adventures in NZ Past Review
By lmsulenes (Western Washington University) - abroad from 01/11/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
Frontiers Abroad: New Zealand Earth Systems
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained confidence in my traveling abilities and my accomplishments as a research scientist. Greater appreciation for my home and the programs available to me here.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academic rigor of the program itself was perfect. The other classes I took at the University of Canterbury were less rigorous. |
* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
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* 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? |
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* Safety: |
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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) |
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* 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? | $20-30/week on food +20-30 on other things |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget like you do at home. |
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? | Nothing. Its good to learn those things along the way. |
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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