BCA in Dunedin, New Zealand

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Dunedin

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: Surrounded by white sand beaches, forest-clad hills, and volcanic formations, Dunedin has a distinctly Scottish flavor and is often referred to as the "Edinburgh of the South" because of its Victorian and Edwardian architecture. If you love nature, you'll find seals, albatross, and penguins living in the nature reserves at the city's edge.

Dunedin is a true University city. With total population of 120,000, 20,000 are students, which means 1 in 6 people living in Dunedin is a student. BCA's program in Dunedin is located at the University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious university. You'll be able to enroll in a wide variety of courses, from Gender Studies to Pacific Island Studies. The latest addition to the university's facilities is the Information Services Building (ISB). This complex houses the Central Library and extensive computer labs. The ISB features greatly expanded reader spaces, multimedia and online searching, and facility for you to use your own laptops for web browsing or e-mail. The University of Otago also has one of the best student activities programs in the world, with an amazingly extensive series of clubs, tours, activities, and events to choose from.

In Dunedin, you'll live with students on campus, in nearby apartments, or with host families. The university is located in the center of Dunedin and the campus is a short walk from the city's central shopping and services. There is more to Dunedin than just the university-spectacular scenery and awesome recreation opportunities are just a few hours' drive away. The South Island is home to some of the best ski and boarding resorts, adventure tourism, and hiking opportunities.

Dunedin Quick Facts
You can find some of the world's rarest penguins in Dunedin including rare yellow-eyed penguins.
-Dunedin has a rightly deserved reputation as one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
-The world's steepest street is in Dunedin - Baldwin Street. The annual Baldwin Street Gutbuster is part of Dunedin's Summer Festival program.
-Dunedin's Botanic Garden is famous for the Rhododendron Dell. Its exotic beauty is celebrated every year in the third week of October with the Rhododendron Festival.
-The Speights Brewery Heritage Tours offers a fascinating journey through the art of brewing from the Babylonians in 6000BC to the modern day brewing that operates today. Speight's has been a part of Dunedin since 1876 and has a wonderful history that is depicted through audio visual displays.

Highlights: "Attend the University of Otago--New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious university, which has earned an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching.
"You may opt to live in either university housing or the Toroa International House, or you may have a home-stay with a New Zealand family.
"Take courses in a wide variety of subjects such as social sciences, business, education, humanities, and natural sciences.
"Learn about the language, culture and struggles of New Zealand's indigenous people at the Te Temu School of Maori and Pacific Island Studies.
"Experience New Zealand's friendly, relaxed lifestyle.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available. There are hundreds of scholarships available. Please be aware of application deadlines as it may be necessary to apply for scholarships well in advance of when you intend to study abroad.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

BCA Study Abroad's Mission Statement: BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students.

Year Founded: 1962