Study in New Zealand
Yesterday I participated in a webinar through the IECA focusing on university study for international students in New Zealand. New Zealand has one of the best university systems in the world, with each of its eight public universities (there are no private universities in New Zealand) ranked among the top 3% internationally. Here are some things I like about New Zealand as an option for American students:
1. The quality of education is high. Because New Zealand universities are all part of the same system, they don't compete with one another in the same way American universities do. Schools tend to specialize, knowing they don't have to offer every academic program out there. When you reach out to one New Zealand university for information, they can help steer you to the one that has the right programs to meet your academic and career goals. The University of Auckland and the University of Otago stand out as especially excellent.
2. The student population is international. New Zealand attracts students not only from all over Oceania, but all over the world. You'll meet students from a wide range of national, ethnic, and geographical backgrounds.
3. It's safe. New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world. You can travel all over the country with confidence, even if you're an inexperienced international traveler.
4. It's less expensive than you think. A flight to New Zealand isn't cheap, but once you're there, living expenses, including room and board, are very affordable when compared with many American college towns. Tuition costs are very reasonable, and scholarship opportunities are abundant.
5. New Zealand's cities, where the universities are located, tend to be compact and pedestrian-friendly. All of New Zealand's universities are close to beautiful natural areas with "tramping" (hiking), biking, and numerous options for experiential and field-based learning.
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