Semester in New Zealand

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland
• Wellington: 
Wellington
• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
Palmerston North

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Spring 2009: February 23 - June 15, Fall 2009: July 13 - November 9

Description: Spend a semester at Massey University in New Zealand and earn credits while learning about the ancient and modern cultures that make these islands so unique. Massey offers a wide variety of academic choices, operating across three major campuses - Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Each campus is located in New Zealands North Island, however Palmerston North is home to Masseys main campus. Learn about the unique mix of Maori and European history and culture by taking a cultural class or visiting a local museum. Befriend a kiwi (New Zealand natives) and get a taste of local culture. Take a walking tour of the worlds largest kauri forest, see the worlds smallest penguins at the Marlborough sounds, or hop a plane and visit nearby Australia or Fiji.

Highlights:
* Extreme bio-diversity in New Zealand
* Share an apartment with other students
* Take classes alongside Kiwis
* Earn up to 18 hours of U.S. credit
* Around 11,000 on-campus students
* Aviation courses available
* Three campuses on the north island

"I had a wonderful time in New Zealand. I took a class on Maori Music that met in a Marae, which is an actual Maori meeting place. It is a very interesting culture." - Shaun Bennett

Housing
Students will be housed in shared apartments (flats) or on-campus residence halls. Homestays are available upon request. The on-campus accommodation available includes meal plans or self-catering options.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $12,500

Not Includes: Airfare, textbooks, meals, visa expenses, personal expenses.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000