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3.53 / 5 based on 19 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
there were no language barriers except it did take a while to get used to the accent.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate was great for the US dollar when I got to New Zealand. So it seemed like everything was half off.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Travel, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
travel through STA travel, they always have the best deals, or the internet.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The snowboarding wasn't as good as I thought. I also wish I had lived in Christchurch from the start instead of living on campus for a semester.
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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
Lincoln is a great Uni, it is small which was a nice change for me and the poeple were so nice. Lincoln was challenging, but I learned a lot in addition.
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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
New Zealand is a beautiful country with so much oppurtunity. The nightlife is always going off, the people are so accepting and the lifestyle is so laid back.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Some majors are much better than others at Lincoln in regards to classes. Since Lincoln is so small they lack many of the classes that might be offered at Unis in the US
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
the first 6 weeks there isn't much work, then the last 6 weeks is loaded with exams and projects, just keep on top of it.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in Christchurch offered me the oppurtunity to meet and live with kiwis and not just the international students I was placed with.
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Personal comments
Housing at Lincoln was nice and clean. Very basic with a lot of open space to play in.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Christchurch is a very lively city that always offers things to do. The nightlife is awesome. The strip is where most of the good clubs are located, but all around the city there are so many great places.
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