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New Zealand

About

• CIA World Factbook - basic facts and figures
• Embassy website - visitor information including visa requirements
• IIE - educational and cultural information
• Arcadia's Library Lounge - recommended reading/viewing

Health and Safety

• See the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet for information about security within the country, for any Travel Warnings that may have been issued, as well as information about visas and other travel documentation you may need before you leave.
• See the Center for Disease Control's Travelers' Health page for information about health concerns or required vaccinations.
• Study abroad students are advised to register themselves with the U.S. Embassy in the host country, either in person or online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/.

Student Experiences

Student Blogs

• New Zealand Adventures (AustraLearn Victoria University of Wellington, spring 2010)

Messages from Past Students

• "It was the best summer I have ever had. It was nice to live in another city and get to know the area while at the same time having an internship to gain experience."
• "Upon arrival in New Zealand, I was driven through the picturesque and sparsely populated (except for sheep) countryside toward the hot springs of Rotorua. Despite jetlag, in three days my orientation group managed to go caving and Zorbing, eat an enormous Maori Hangi (feast), and learn about New Zealand culture.  But this was only the beginning.  During my 5 month stay in NZ, I quickly came to realize that not only is the amazing landscape of New Zealand an outdoor enthusiasts dream -- from hiking, glacier exploration, snowboarding to surfing--the culture, the people and the possibilities for exploration are also (as a Kiwi would say) 'sweet as'."