My New Zealand High School Experience | Study With New Zealand

Being exposed to a completely different environment is always difficult. It was for me.

Going to a new school for the first time was daunting. However, the first day of school exceeded my expectations and was where I first experienced how awesome Kiwis are!

The teachers and students were so friendly; they were the first ones to approach me and introduce themselves. The thing I loved most was that the students were genuine, they weren't being told what to do but were acting of their own free will.

I loved the nature and the environment of New Zealand. Perfectly blue skies everyday with so much green everywhere, compared to the busy and populated city life back at home, it was a total change for me.

We don’t see students playing sports after the age of 15 in Korea. I really loved playing soccer (I still don't call it football) and I was able to play for my school here.

But the thing I loved about it was that the students were genuine... That helped me so much to adjust to life here.

I was very fortunate to be chosen as an International leader. I worked with other students and teachers to help other international student. It was difficult at first because they were intimidated by their new environment and the language. However, I understood and could empathise with them, which helped them overcome these barriers quickly.

It feels like yesterday that I came to New Zealand and now I have graduated. Time flies. I can undoubtedly say that my high school experience has been one of the best memories of my life!