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4.32 / 5 based on 18 reviews
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Academic
Course recommendations
At postgraduate level you are expected to work three hours at home for each hour you spend in lectures/seminars, so be careful not to choose to many courses.
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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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Juergen A
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think New Zealand is a good place if you want to improve your English. Although it's language-wise not as good as in the UK for example, you get used to many different accents which might be helpful later on!
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Juergen A
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing particular.
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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
Please inform youself comprehensively about the courses and their respective contents. Course descriptions online are generally not very good. A big help for international students is Joyce Cameron from the Internation Office :)
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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
Use the SLC (student's learning centre) extensively. They will help you in a lot of academic matters! The membership fee is already paid for you by the international office.
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Juergen A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There's an official agreement between New Zealand, France and Germany which states that German and French students have to pay domestic tution fees only, if they study on postgraduate level in New Zealand. This is a discount of approximately 66%, depending on your courses! Also save enough money for travelling, it's nearly impossible to get a work permit.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Flat sharing is the cheapest option and also the best way to get in contact with locals.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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