Overall - Reviews of University of Waikato | New Zealand

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tbag420

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, United States
Biology/Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

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.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

1

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Bring lots of money for traveling. One can do everything in NZ.

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anonymous

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, United States
Individual Papers, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

To bring a lap top, it makes life so much easier.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Waikato has a good variety of programs, but could use more art classes. Overall no complaints.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

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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Aritonang

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Education, Masters, Study abroad program

Overall

I wish I had known...

List of study programs offered in the university.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

This university is a great place to study. Teachers are helpful. Come and you will enjoy it.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

2

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Make friends as many as you can. Lots of int'l students there.

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aiko

,
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.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

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.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

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

Overall

I wish I had known...

NO because all the informations about the university was provided.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

1

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

The campus life is really nice you will meet all different people from other countries and you get to learn about the local culture. Having to live in a Hall of Residence provides you with the stable platform in your academic success.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

If you wanted to travel by coach you can use your student i.d card to get a discount.Travel agents sometimes have low fares due to seasons or events happening in areas where you want to go.In the begining of the year the international student office offers trips to other parts of the country where you can experience the New Zealand life and you can travel for free.

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