When thinking about studying abroad in the southern hemisphere countries, New Zealand may comes into your mind. This country is known for its charming natural scenery and diverse study options. Here are some reasons you should choose New Zealand as a place to study English or any other discipline.
Diverse study program and modern education method
Vocational courses at vocational colleges, university programs, technology institutes, high schools, etc. are often taught with modern technology. International students are encouraged to attend public schools.
Small classrooms, active learning methods with high-tech learning facilities and excellent libraries are one of the great conditions for you to be assured of choosing New Zealand as the place to fulfill your learning dreams.
High practicality
New Zealand offers a wide variety of research programs and highly practical courses to meet the needs of international students. Every year, scientific research works of the universities in New Zealand here are recognized and highly appreciated by the world. Study method has a harmonious combination between theory and practice.
Two islands, two worlds
New Zealand consists of two islands with two completely different lifestyles. On the northern island, you’ll find yourself in the friendly and vibrant academic environment of Auckland or Wellington. You can also learn about the culture of the Maori aboriginal people at many locations in the region or visit the hot springs in the town of Roturua. The climate on the northern island is warmer, so you can comfortably enjoy swimming or diving activities here.
In contrast, the southern island is for wildlife lovers with many beautiful hiking trails. If you have the chance, try skiing in New Zealand and visit the town of Queenstown, which is known as the capital of outdoor activities.
Temperate
Those who plan to study in New Zealand on the northern island do not need to bring warm clothes. The area has a hot and humid climate with temperatures falling between 20℃ and 30 ℃ in summer and 14℃ to 22℃ in winter. In contrast, the climate on the southern island is somewhat harsher with about 1℃-12℃ in winter and in summer there will be an average temperature of 16 to 22 degrees Celsius.
Slow pace of life
New Zealand is roughly the size of Great Britain in the UK, but with a population of just over 4 million. Because of the low competition, the indigenous people’s life is always cozy without having to worry about everything. That means New Zealanders have a fairly healthy lifestyle when there is always a balance between work and entertainment.
The outstanding characteristics of the native people
In addition to a carefree lifestyle, New Zealanders are also humble, humorous, practical, sincere, enthusiastic, kind, conflict-free and ready to solve all problems. You will learn many good qualities of indigenous people during the process of living and studying here. These outstanding characteristics of New Zealanders are the reason you should choose this country as a study abroad destination.
Auckland City
The living environment in Auckland is always open, safe, comfortable and not too crowded, so you will easily adapt. During the year, there are many cultural festivals held in the city with rich cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Those who like exploring activities can go to the islands, harbors, coastlines or 48 mountains in the area to experience.
Endless long coastline
Thanks to a coastline of 15,000km, most New Zealanders live within 128km or less of the sea. If you come to study and live in New Zealand, you will have many opportunities to play with the sea. In addition to surfing, the ocean in New Zealand also has large rocky beaches, sandy dunes, wetlands and hot springs. You can try the hot water experience at Coromandel Peninsula on the north island or sand slide at Ninety Mile beach. Don’t forget the outstanding beaches of Abel Tasman National Park such as Medlands, Torrent Bay, Awaroa Inlet and Sandfly Bay.
Special culinary background
When you come to New Zealand, you will enjoy many typical cuisines such as pavlova, lamb, ray, sea urchin, sweet potato and manuka honey. Most especially, you will experience a unique cooking style called hangi of the Maori clan. Specifically, the Maori will dig a hole in the ground, light a fire, and then put many stones in so that the stone absorbs heat. After the fire burns out, the Māori people place the prepared food on top of the hot stones and then reinsert the hole and incubate for 3 to 4 hours depending on the type of food.
Outdoor sports activities
New Zealand is a haven for adventure activities like bungee jumping, kayaking, skydiving, cave exploration, zipline, paragliding, skiing and many more fun options. Those who do not like to participate in thrilling games can choose to walk or climb at the roads such as Ball Park Crossing, Abel Tasman, Whanganui, Milford and Routeurn.
Bike culture and weekend fun places
If you love cycling, it is imperative to try the 2,500 km New Zealand Cycle that goes through the Otago railway from Clyde City to Dunedin. In addition to cycling, there are many other options for weekends such as whale watching in Kaikoura, exploring the Bay of Islands, rock climbing or kayaking on the Calins coast, frolicking on Waiheke Island and enjoying meals bold in Marlborough, Hawke Bay and the capital, Wellington.