Studying a Bachelor of Food Technology at Massey University

Just like many other students, I was unable to return to New Zealand at the start of 2020 due to border closures and so I completed my second year in China.

My tips on returning to New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

An international student gardening at his homestay in New Zealand.

A nationwide lockdown certainly adds a unique twist to Kiwi hospitality. In this article, we asked students to reflect on this time spent in their home away from home.

Students made to feel right at home | Study With New Zealand

PhD student in communication

International students at Toastmasters in New Zealand

There are so many things international students can still use from the COVID-19 lockdown to make sure you are happy and motivated.

Stay happy and motivated while studying online | Study With New Zealand

Masters' student

Everything we’ve been through during lockdown is a lesson that can be applied to everyday life as an international student.

Productiveness lessons learnt during lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Engineering graduate

As we are all stuck in our homes while the world tries to fight this virus, we can at least talk about something different. Let’s take a deep breath in and out! Good!

Things to do in lockdown | Study With New Zealand

English language student

Maria Fernanda (Mafe), shares how her first week of online learning has been during lockdown. She gives 4 tips that have helped her to stay connected and keep positive for well-being during isolation.

Online learning life during lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Malaysian PhD student

Studying abroad can be daunting, especially in this challenging time. As we are coming to the end of week 4 of the lockdown in New Zealand, there are a few good things that I have learnt.

How to stay productive, strong and calm | Study With New Zealand

Postgraduate student

Out of all the new things you are about to encounter in New Zealand, the winter season will be the hardest.

5 tips to help you survive winter in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

US study abroad student

It’s not always easy studying abroad. Many students miss home, friends and all that is familiar. These are some of my tips on how to deal with those study abroad blues.

Tips for overcoming the study abroad blues | Study With New Zealand

US Study Abroad student

My study abroad experience has certainly been the best experience of my life. For this experience to have been so awesome, I’ve had to find the proper balance between completion of schoolwork and travelling the country.

5 tips on how to juggle schoolwork and travel | Study With New Zealand

German Scholarship Student

Studying abroad always sounded like this amazing thing that people do but is nearly impossible to attain. I couldn’t have been more wrong.

Believe you can and you're halfway there | Study With New Zealand

Brazilian PhD Student

Internationals students drink coffees together at university orientation week

One of the biggest struggles of every student is facing the huge fear of not being entirely sure about their goals and true motivations when it comes to a future profession.

Don’t panic! Share your fears and keep moving | Study With New Zealand

US PhD Student

Students walking along a beach in New Zealand

Homesickness is likely to creep up on you at some point during your study. It may not be immediate. Exploring a new place is exciting and can keep you distracted for an extensive period of time.

Don’t let homesickness get you down! | Study With New Zealand

Filipino postgraduate diploma student

Students sitting with a telescope in daytime, their backs to camera

How to identify and avoid culture shock and homesickness when you're an international students. 

The pangs of culture shock | Study With New Zealand

Lebanese PhD student

Friends catching up on the beach in New Zealand

Wondering how to make friends when you arrive in New Zealand? Students share tips on how they made their first friends in New Zealand.

How to make friends in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Indian PhD Student

International students enjoy university orientation week in New Zealand

Hi, my name is Neville and I am from India. At the time of applying to study in New Zealand, I was working as a counsellor in my hometown – Goa. One thing that I remember at the time was having a lot of questions: what is life in NZ like, what are the people like, is it easy to find part-time work? The list was endless.

My story of being an international student ambassador | Study With New Zealand

Norwegian high school student

Nobody can fully prepare you for what’s going to happen when you chose to study in a foreign country. 

Tips for students considering high school in NZ | Study With New Zealand

It’s easy to stay in touch with the people you love when you’re studying in New Zealand.

Keeping in touch with friends & family while you study abroad | Study With New Zealand

Malaysian undergraduate student

Reaching out to other people, and feeling welcomed in return is a crucial part of settling down in a new country.

Make more friends in New Zealand now | Study With New Zealand

International students working together during orientation week at university

Being an international student in New Zealand is a fantastic experience, but it can bring some challenges. Your life here will probably be very different from your life at home and you may miss your family and friends – at least during the first few weeks.

5 survival tips for studying abroad in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Tip - How to deal with homesickness when abroad

Students share their top tips on dealing with homesickness from their first experiences while studying in New Zealand.

How to deal with Homesickness | Study With New Zealand

Chinese graduate

Students wearing backpacks look out over ocean in New Zealand

Kia ora koutou, greetings everyone, whether you’re looking for a study option in New Zealand or are being transferred to New Zealand through an exchange programme, preparing to move and settle in a new country is a daunting task.

Tips for settling into life in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world – we rank second in the Global Peace Index for 2021*. Our crime rates are low, and we consistently rate as one of the least corrupt countries in the world.

How to stay safe while you are studying in NZ | Study With New Zealand

Indian Undergraduate Student

students outside university during orientation week playing volleyball

Being a student is a challenge, being an international student is an even bigger one. I believe student life in my home country is pretty easy, but being a student by yourself in a different country can be hard.

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