Overall Reviews
3.96 / 5 based on 105 reviews
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klaudia1004
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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 ...
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Became familiar with another culture
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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
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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
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Personal recommendation
Nice uni, good facilities, friendly atmosphere
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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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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Jill M
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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 ...
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Experienced a change in life
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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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Alexandra W
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I wish I had known...
It's winter in July! But that was not too bad, we had a mild winter and the sun makes everything better.
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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
Be prepared to do lots of work during the semester, there are many assignments during the semester, in addition to the exam at the end.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Final comments
Do as much traveling as possible. Keep weekends free, so you can travel, it's really worth it. And be prepared to spend at least 1 or 2 month after your studies in NZ, so that you can really see something of the country.
Dunedin is a great city to study at, people there are a bit crazy, but very friendly and relaxed. It really is a student city (in holidys the city is empty).
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Nora K
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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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Catherine H
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I wish I had known...
that they don't teach as we do in France!
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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
do not take only 400 papers
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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
go to cook islands and milford sound
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