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

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...

Coping with Homesickness

The year 2017 signals the start of my 8th year in Dunedin. Time really flies by, huh? It feels like yesterday when I was...

An American in New Zealand

Hey! I'm Enjolie. This semester, I'm going to be going abroad and studying in New Zealand. For those of you who have never heard of...

Kayaking in New Zealand

Paddling in New Zealand seems to culminate on the coast, The West Coast. The Coast is where the waves break against the base of...

Studying Medicine In New Zealand

New Zealand offers a choice of two top-quality medical schools and countless opportunities for experience and further study. New Zealand is a country in the...

My Study Spots: Libraries and Cafés in Dunedin

Sometimes, when I have the writer’s block or I need a different writing environment, I try to work in a ‘non-office’ spot. This strategy...

STUDENT LIFE

Preventing and Coping with Academic Burnout

Academic burnout is a long-term condition that leaves you feeling frustrated and unmotivated with impacts on your schoolwork and concentration. It can be very...

Top Cities in Europe for International Students to Visit

One of the greatest things about studying in Europe, especially in continental Europe, is that it is so easy to travel between countries. Yet,...

Dyslexia at University

It is said that up to 10% of the population falls somewhere on the Dyslexia spectrum. And it's not uncommon for most people to...

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...

Introducing Van Nguyen

Who am I? My name is Van Nguyen. I am studying the first year of a master's degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Otago,...

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

From Global MBA to global citizen: Olivia’s career in TV Journalism

Olivia studied her MBA at SP Jain School of Global Management and now works in TV Journalism. This is her story. Olivia is originally from...

Abbie Neilson – An uncommon career path

Dr Abbie Neilson is the co-owner of Cooper-King Distillery, which she owns and runs with Chris Jaume (discover his story here). This certainly wasn’t the...

Dominic Jaume – The defiant career path

Dominic has been in and around education all his life. It placed him in the Himalayas for three years, took him to Taiwan, to...

STUDENT BLOGS

Saying Goodbyes

Well, I guess what they say is true... all good things must come to an end Chesa and I are heading all the way up...

My First Blog from New Zealand

Kia Ora! That means hello, and is something you’ll hear frequently in New Zealand. I found that out even before I left America to study...

Kiwi Foods I Love

Going over to your mate's flat for tea? (translation: your friend's apartment for dinner). I haven't mastered the kiwi accent yet but I have enjoyed...