100% Pure. New Zealand

International students researching their options for study are faced with numerous – often confusing – options and factors to consider. Is the climate right for me? Am I more suited to the metropolitan Wellington on the North Island or the stunning scenery of Dunedin on the South Island? Which course is best for me in the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’? We’re here to help you answer such questions, and ensure that the process of choosing a path for study is smoother and more intuitive for students, parents and counsellors alike.

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STUDYING IN NEW ZEALAND

Long Beach, New Zealand vlog

We took a one-night adventure to Long Beach to sleep in the caves.  It was so wonderful to wake up to the sunrise. I...

When I Decided to Be Semi-Adventurous, Part 1

Kit Kat got it right with their slogan “Have a break. Have a Kit Kat”. Having a break (and lots of chocolate) is important,...

What Does Dunedin Have to Offer to Aspiring Entrepreneurs?

On my last day at work, I said goodbye to my job and colleagues to pursue my dream journey to New Zealand. My Director wondered...

Loving Thoughts from Denmark

Oh yes!  A package from back home!! I’ll tell you, I was so happy when I today signed for a large package from Denmark. No...

Slowly Making My Way to Auckland

I left Dunedin after my last exam. It was a great last day in the city - I finished writing a 3-hour exam at 1...

Reflections from America

  Three weeks ago, I left New Zealand and travelled home to America. Having spent just over nine months in New Zealand, I was a...

STUDENT LIFE

Depression Among International Students: What Can Your University Do When the Going Gets Tough?

The findings from Blue Cross Shield Association based on major depression diagnosis from 2013 to 2016 show that the rise of depression is highest...

5 Tips on How to Read Big Books at University

These novels sit proudly on bookcases all around the world George Elliot's Middlemarch (904 pages), Herman Melville's Moby Dick (635 pages), Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace (1,225 pages),...

7 Time Management Tips for Students

Effective time management is about having the right balance between your homework, and university life. Organizing your days will take off the stress and...

SCHOLARSHIPS

How To Write The Most Outstanding Scholarship Essay

When applying for scholarships, you know that you're going to be up against some stiff competition. How can you ensure that your application essay...

The Journey of an International Student to Otago

New Zealand is becoming a popular choice for international students seeking a high-quality education away from home. It has a great reputation as a...

Otago Orientation Week

Otago Orientation Programme for NZ Aid Scholars Before I describe my campus orientation experience, I would like to thank New Zealand Aid committee in considering...

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

Janice’s degree in Business and Hotel Management in Australia

Janice studied her bachelor's degree in Business and Hotel Management at Griffith University in Australia. This is her story. She's an international student from...

Poppy’s Royal Holloway University Profile

Poppy is currently a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway University of London. Poppy’s practice-based research looks to move away from the cause and effect narratives...

From Japan to New York City: Mika’s Story

Talking to Mika, you quickly get a sense of her: she exudes quiet confidence and it is clear that she is exactly where she...

STUDENT BLOGS

What the New Zealand Government Scholarship Means to Me

Hello everyone, Time passes so fast and a new semester has started at the University of Otago. This semester will be my last one with my...

The Journey of an International Student to Otago

New Zealand is becoming a popular choice for international students seeking a high-quality education away from home. It has a great reputation as a...

What Does Dunedin Have to Offer to Aspiring Entrepreneurs?

On my last day at work, I said goodbye to my job and colleagues to pursue my dream journey to New Zealand. My Director wondered...