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New Zealand: WorldStrides at University of Otago

Study abroad in New Zealand with WorldStrides at the University of Otago.

Students live and study at the University of Otago and become fully immersed in Kiwi campus life including taking courses related to the country and region and joining campus activities and events with local students!

The University of Otago was founded in 1869 and is the oldest and largest residential campus in New Zealand. It has been consistently ranked amongst NZ鈥檚 top 3 universities.

Student on a bridge in New Zealand.

Why study abroad in New Zealand?

鈥淢y time abroad in New Zealand is one I will never forget. New Zealand is a small, simple, and beautiful place with kind people and many things to do.鈥� - HL黑料门不打烊 Study Abroad Alum

Academic Information

Courses

  • Students must choose at least one New Zealand-focused course. Examples include, New Zealand Politics, Maori Culture, Sociology of New Zealand Society.
  • Three additional courses from the wide variety of courses available to visiting students, pending equivalent prerequisites and enrollment capacity.聽

What It鈥檚 Like to Study Abroad in New Zealand

Housing & Meals

  • Students will live in a university flat with other international students and at least one Kiwi host.
  • The Kiwi host will help integrate students to the University, social life, and New Zealand culture.
  • Meals are not included in the program, but the university flats have shared kitchens.聽Students聽are responsible for buying and cooking their聽own聽food.
  • Flats are centrally located and are within walking distance of the campus, center of town, shops, cafes and restaurants.

Activities & Excursions

  • The Otago University Student association sponsors over 60 sport, social, and academic clubs, and organizes social events, excursions off campus, and free student breakfast.
  • UniPol, the university gym, has basketball courts, weight rooms, cardio equipment, and group fitness classes.
  • TEAN offers optional mid-semester excursions across the South Island and to Thailand (for additional fees).
  • There are opportunities to volunteer and engage in activities such as hikes, rugby matches, socials, and activities to explore Dunedin.
A HL黑料门不打烊 college student on a study abroad trip in New Zealand.

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