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3.96 / 5 based on 105 reviews
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Jill M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
As an exchange student it is important to be fully immersed in the university environment, and this is the way to do it. Living on campus is great for getting involved in things and meeting new people!
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Personal comments
Housing was great here. I lived in a housing area of other international students in a flat with four others. All the housing was near the university and was in good condition.
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Florence D
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is exciting to discover the things while you are abroad instead of knowing it already. Discovery is part of the experience.
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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
Excellent university and perfect environment
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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
Join the OUTC (Otago Unversity Tramping Club) for the perfect weekend trips
Go travelling in New Zealand by car.
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vanessa a
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
they speak so fast and with lots of slangs, but they are so helpful that you enjoy it
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Florence D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because as an international student you want to see it all, and you just go for the full experience to learn about all the opportunities (culture, people, scenery, sports) in the country
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy the interantional Kia Ora Card for cheap phonecalls to any country in the world
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vanessa a
Overall
I wish I had known...
Whether very changable and people so sociable
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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
Choose good teachers and small classes
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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
You should travel in New Zealand, it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world
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Florence D
Academic
Course recommendations
If you are a fourth year student choose the post graduate course, which are very interesting
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
If you are an international student do interact / work together with local students for another experience and to find out about research methods
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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