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3.96 / 5 based on 105 reviews
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christiantorrens
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone: local calls are free and I did not use any mobile.
Accomodation: At home I live with my family. However, flatting in New Zealand is far cheaper than in Spain.
Night life: Alcohol is expensive, but entrance to the clubs is usually free of charge.
Travel: The accomodation in backpackers is really affordable and travelling by bus is also very cheap. However, air fares are very expensive. I also spend a lot travelling, because all the adventure sports to do and all the beautiful sceneries that New Zealand has and I did not want to miss.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Plan ahead your expenses, if you do so you probably will not find any surprise. In general I consider New Zeland a "cheap country".
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klaudia1004
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I hadn't lived with New Zealanders. They are difficult roommates to have.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great university!!! Great teachers! Beautiful country and lots to do - travelwise!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The courses are very demanding. If you want to travel make sure you have enough time before and after the semester.
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Joel T
Overall
I wish I had known...
Most houses are bad insolated, so it's getting pretty cold in winter (so from June to September)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Nice uni, good facilities, friendly atmosphere
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
If you wanna have a "typical" study abroad experience (meeting a lot of people from all over the world, partying a lot, etc.) and combine it with one of the most beautiful countries in the world as well as a very good university, then come to Otago.
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Nora K
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing I didn't know
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go there! Student life in Dunedin really is great fun!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Enjoy living on an island in the middle of nowhere! It gives you a different perspective on things and really enhances your experience.
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Jill M
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Dunedin is truely a student town. There are so many great cafes along George St that can't be missed. For a good time at night head to Robby Burns for a quiet jazz night, or The Bowler for a few drinks and a dance. There is always some event going on in this town, from live bands to school-wide toga parties ... there is never a dull moment.
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Jill M
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it is very cold in Dunedin. Bring lots of warm clothes.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Otago is great if you're looking for a good time and enjoy the social life. It is also very beautiful and plenty of opportunities to get involved. If academics is the important thing to you, it may not be the place for you.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
My advice would be to get involved at the school, whatever your interests, there is somwthing for you. There are tons of clubs and societies, and activities to participate in. Some international students can get into a habit of only associating with other international students, but you should make the effort to meet the Kiwis, even if it seems a bit difficult.
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