28 reviews
3.87 / 5 based on 28 reviews
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tbag420
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes, cost of living and they need more courses. If I knew I could only take a few, I would have not applied for the second semester.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't go here. Hamilton is boring. New Zealand is fantastic. Try to go to school in Otago, Wellington or somewhere where there is more to do.
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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
Bring lots of money for traveling. One can do everything in NZ.
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Monalisa T
National University of Samoa, Apia, Western Samoa
Geography, Undergraduate, scholarshiop
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because back home everything is kind of old fashion unlike here they keep up with all the latest fashion and plus back in the Pacific Islands things go slow and i stayed with my family and plus we live on our own land unlike here we have to pay the rent and things. One thing about New Zealand is that it has four seasons so people need to buy the clothes and stuff. Back home the fares are really cheap going by bus is just $1.00 anywhere unlike here its more expensive.
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Food, Travel, Telephone, Housing, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Yeah don't overspend your money.
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Monalisa T
National University of Samoa, Apia, Western Samoa
Geography, Undergraduate, scholarshiop
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The University have two bars for students and one of them THE HILLCREST is one of my favourite night spots my best cafe would have to The Bank in Hamilton there are lots of events that takes place all throught out the year there is also the Balloons fesitival its great one interesting place that you should not missed out is the Hamilton Lake really nice.
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
To bring a lap top, it makes life so much easier.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Waikato has a good variety of programs, but could use more art classes. Overall no complaints.
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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
Hamilton won't keep you occpied on its own. THere are so many cool things see like Hot Water Beach, Waitamo Caves, Raglan, etc., that are all close to Hamilton, be sure to take advantage of the central location and check it all out. I suggest you see as much of NZ as you can. It may be a small country, but it is packed full with heaps of crazy and beautiful places. I still have a list of things I want to come back and do.
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aiko
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HumanResource Management, Undergraduate,
Overall
I wish I had known...
a handbook on student life basically with things like special clothes to wear in cold weather, food, study hours, money matter, acculturation etc.
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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
i really love this universiy! i love the location, the campus, facilities and everything thats come with it. i dont think i'll trade places with anyone:)
but i do hope that in future the uni. will involve the int'l stuents more like in unions, activities and funtions.
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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
everyone, this is a great uni. (believe me i have not been bribed to say that). the country is just awesome, there are thousand things u could do here..so get urself down here and enjoy the best of both worlds! best of luck!
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Monalisa T
National University of Samoa, Apia, Western Samoa
Geography, Undergraduate, scholarshiop
Academic
Course recommendations
Yeah when trying to sort out your courses there are people who you can approach if you are confused with what you want to take. They are really good in helping people out.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
They should provide more rooms for study groups and they need more than one hour to be in a room.
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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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