UC Study Abroad

UC was a very welcoming place to study abroad. The staff were all super friendly and helpful if you had questions. Christchurch isn't the biggest city, but it has many fun temporary attractions (gap fillers) and art pieces while it rebuilds, such as the Dance-O-Mat, which is a laundry machine you can plug your phone into to play music through speakers. UC itself has a pretty good social scene, and there are many clubs you can join to get more integrated into the school. Christchurch is also a great place to be based for day or weekend trips on the South Island for beautiful hiking, kayaking, and climbing. The workload varies depending on the classes you take, but the classes geared towards international students tend to be easier. Overall, I had a very enjoyable time at UC and exploring New Zealand, meeting Kiwis though my classes, clubs, and my flatmates.