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Semester on the North Island, New Zealand, will connect you to one of the world's most extraordinary cultures. Wellington is unique because it is the business, commercial, and political capital of the country, yet it is small enough to walk almost everywhere. And the atmosphere is sophisticated, yet down-to-earth and youthful. Start getti... read moreSemester on the North Island, New Zealand, will connect you to one of the world's most extraordinary cultures. Wellington is unique because it is the business, commercial, and political capital of the country, yet it is small enough to walk almost everywhere. And the atmosphere is sophisticated, yet down-to-earth and youthful. Start getting excited about:
* Living in one of the adventure capitals of the world - Adventure and adrenaline-pumping sports were practically invented in New Zealand. You can bungee jump with the world's original bungee company, tandem skydive over the ocean, and learn to surf, ski, and white-water kayak. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoors enthusiasts to hike, bike, and climb in stunning terrain.
* Visiting sites from Lord of the Rings - A 3-hour drive in any direction will take you from pristine white-sand beaches to deciduous rain forests and mountain glaciers. There's a reason why New Zealand's spectacular landscapes and unique settings are featured in movies such as Lord of the Rings.
* World-class academics - Victoria University of Wellington is widely regarded as one of the strongest universities in the Southern Hemisphere. It is internationally recognized for its broad range of courses, diverse student body, and elite faculty members.
* Clubs and student organizations - Ever thought to try your hand at fencing? How about canoeing or kayaking? With clubs and organizations as diverse as the student body, you'll find something that suits your interests and make new international friends in the process.
* Sports - New Zealanders, aka Kiwis, eat, sleep, and breathe sports. Rugby and soccer are national pastimes, and you will have plenty of opportunities to watch, learn, and play.
* Affordable, cosmopolitan city - Everyone is getting more bang for their buck in Wellington. Right now, Wellington is considered one of the most affordable cities in the world. Less
During my time in neNew Zealand i was able to experience nearly everything the country had to offer. Unfortunately, this came with some added stress, trying to find activities, not to mention organize all the trips and coordinate bus schedules, etc. At times it felt like I wasn't with a program. That said, CIS was able to get me very well prepared for this experience while before I left, and helped to give me the tools to create a great trip. Read more
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CISabroad - Semester on the North Island, New ZealandWindy Welly
Reviewed by Jessica Harvellstudent on .
I had an amazing experience and met wonderful people and would recomend this program to anyone!! However I would definitely say to bring a rain coat and/or windbreaker to make time all that more enjoyable in Wellington. They don't call it windy welly for nothing ;) Read more
Studying abroad in New Zealand was probably the best 4 months of my life so far. The first notable part of New Zealand was the beautiful and incomparable scenery and nature, everyday I felt lucky to be in such a gorgeous country. Most New Zealand people who I met were so friendly and went out of their way to help me in any way or just to chat. My house was located on Salamanca Road, a quick walk to Kelburn campus and right near the cable car that... Read more
New Zealand, Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud--call it by whatever name you wish, but overall "amazing" will forever be an understatement. If you like to have fun, this is the place for you. If you do it right, I promise you that you will never be bored. For one, you're surrounded by the most gorgeous scenery every single day and believe me, it does not get old. There are many places to travel to, hikes to hike, games to watch, things t... Read more
Being able to travel to New Zealand was one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far. It opened up a whole new set of doors for me and my future. The only real annoyance I had was with the fact that the program did not do much in order to get us acquainted with others in our program. The advisors were very helpful but it would've been nice if we had the chance to meet students who were also in our program or even put a face to the email... Read more
Overall, I loved being in New Zealand. The program had its faults and I wish I could have made some more friends who are actually from New Zealand, but I have definitely made quite a few friends that I will keep in touch with for years to come. Read more
New Zealand, Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud--call it by whatever name you wish, but overall "amazing" will forever be an understatement. If you like to have fun, this is the place for you. If you do it right, I promise you that you will never be bored. For one, you're surrounded by the most gorgeous scenery every single day and believe me, it does not get old. There are many places to travel to, hikes to hike, games to watch, things t... Read more
Studying abroad in New Zealand was probably the best 4 months of my life so far. The first notable part of New Zealand was the beautiful and incomparable scenery and nature, everyday I felt lucky to be in such a gorgeous country. Most New Zealand people who I met were so friendly and went out of their way to help me in any way or just to chat. My house was located on Salamanca Road, a quick walk to Kelburn campus and right near the cable car that... Read more
Overall, I loved being in New Zealand. The program had its faults and I wish I could have made some more friends who are actually from New Zealand, but I have definitely made quite a few friends that I will keep in touch with for years to come. Read more
Being able to travel to New Zealand was one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far. It opened up a whole new set of doors for me and my future. The only real annoyance I had was with the fact that the program did not do much in order to get us acquainted with others in our program. The advisors were very helpful but it would've been nice if we had the chance to meet students who were also in our program or even put a face to the email... Read more
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CISabroad - Semester on the North Island, New ZealandWindy Welly
Reviewed by Jessica Harvellstudent on .
I had an amazing experience and met wonderful people and would recomend this program to anyone!! However I would definitely say to bring a rain coat and/or windbreaker to make time all that more enjoyable in Wellington. They don't call it windy welly for nothing ;) Read more
During my time in neNew Zealand i was able to experience nearly everything the country had to offer. Unfortunately, this came with some added stress, trying to find activities, not to mention organize all the trips and coordinate bus schedules, etc. At times it felt like I wasn't with a program. That said, CIS was able to get me very well prepared for this experience while before I left, and helped to give me the tools to create a great trip. Read more
During my time in neNew Zealand i was able to experience nearly everything the country had to offer. Unfortunately, this came with some added stress, trying to find activities, not to mention organize all the trips and coordinate bus schedules, etc. At times it felt like I wasn't with a program. That said, CIS was able to get me very well prepared for this experience while before I left, and helped to give me the tools to create a great trip. Read more
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CISabroad - Semester on the North Island, New ZealandWindy Welly
Reviewed by Jessica Harvellstudent on .
I had an amazing experience and met wonderful people and would recomend this program to anyone!! However I would definitely say to bring a rain coat and/or windbreaker to make time all that more enjoyable in Wellington. They don't call it windy welly for nothing ;) Read more
Studying abroad in New Zealand was probably the best 4 months of my life so far. The first notable part of New Zealand was the beautiful and incomparable scenery and nature, everyday I felt lucky to be in such a gorgeous country. Most New Zealand people who I met were so friendly and went out of their way to help me in any way or just to chat. My house was located on Salamanca Road, a quick walk to Kelburn campus and right near the cable car that... Read more
New Zealand, Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud--call it by whatever name you wish, but overall "amazing" will forever be an understatement. If you like to have fun, this is the place for you. If you do it right, I promise you that you will never be bored. For one, you're surrounded by the most gorgeous scenery every single day and believe me, it does not get old. There are many places to travel to, hikes to hike, games to watch, things t... Read more
Being able to travel to New Zealand was one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far. It opened up a whole new set of doors for me and my future. The only real annoyance I had was with the fact that the program did not do much in order to get us acquainted with others in our program. The advisors were very helpful but it would've been nice if we had the chance to meet students who were also in our program or even put a face to the email... Read more
Overall, I loved being in New Zealand. The program had its faults and I wish I could have made some more friends who are actually from New Zealand, but I have definitely made quite a few friends that I will keep in touch with for years to come. Read more
