New Zealand
Welcome to your all-inclusive guide to studying in one of the most scenic study abroad destinations. See what it’s like to be an international student in New Zealand and get off to a flying start.
Graduation Day!
The time runs so fast, but this is not the end of the journey…
After studying for 2 semesters (literally 8 months), finally I received...
Why are International Students so Important to Otago?
The University of Otago has 22,000 students, out of which 2,600 are international students.
While the decision to study at a university overseas is a...
Father Nature Just Doesn’t Have the Same Ring to It! – Video Blog
I did feel inspired to do another blog post after doing The Great Walk at Abel Tasman because it was just too pretty not...
Brrr! – Video Blog
I am continuously grateful for my travels in and around New Zealand. Right now is "exam period", which has mainly consisted of travelling and...
The Land of Screensavers – Video Blog
I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend traveling 600+ miles around the South Island with my lovely pal, Taylor. It was so fun...
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...
Friday Night Wine Tasting
Tonight we went to Weston Winery, a little privately-owned winery in Dunedin. It was also a lovely evening activity to do on a rainy...
If You’re Having Trouble Making Friends….
When I first found out I was going to Dunedin, I remember thinking “Where’s this place? Is it true there are more sheep than...
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...
Priscilia Wins the Blogger Photo Competition 2014
And the winner is .....
i-studentglobal asked our bloggers to produce six themed photographs. The winner would be the blogger whose photos got the most...
The ‘Down to Earth’ Otago Lifestyle Helps Me in Shanghai!
Ding Yi -
I studied a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting at the University of Otago from 2011-2013.
On graduating from Otago’s School of Business last year,...
How We Welcome International Students to New Zealand – Video Blog
Welcome to my first blog!
I work at the University of Otago as Co-ordinator of International Marketing and Recruitment (North America and Europe). One of...
Study Hard, Work Hard, and Play Hard – Dunedin Style
Study Hard
I was pretty nervous because of the exams. Not only because I have left university for a year, but also because I need...
And so it begins…
My time so far in New Zealand (NZ) has been simply amazing. For all of you out there reading this blog, I wish you...
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...
