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3.87 / 5 based on 28 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
Communication was very adequate. They speak english here and so do I.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I travel more here than at home. Food is also more costly.
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Overall, Nightlife, Food, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
Better lecturers. Most know their subject, but cannot relay it very well to students. These profs (most anyway) need to have some education courses along with their degrees.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because the housing situation was ridiculous. I am an American and lived with two Americans and a Canadian. I didn't get the quintissential "Kiwi" experince per se.
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Personal comments
Complete ripoff!! Not only do we pay for housing, we have to pay for utilites and phone and food. I chose this housing because it was cheaper than the other on-campus housing. Food I knew I would have to buy. But I was not aware that I was going to have to pay for utilites, water and phone as well. These fees were very exorbitant. Furthermore, for a housing that is supposed to be geared for international students as well as students that like perfer lifestyles of their own, it sure had a lot of frivolous and superflous rules to abide by. Let the students do more of what they wish and have some of the accomodation fees pay off the utilities. Next time, try to situate more Kiwis with more internationals.
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