Study Abroad at AUT

First of all, I really enjoyed my time here in Auckland at AUT. It was an exciting journey and in various ways different from what I expected.

Finding an accommodation:
Finding an accommodation in Auckland was a real challenge. I booked a hostel for the first week and searched on different platforms over the web for flats. I wasn't able to find something close to the university for a reasonable price, not for me alone, in a flat or together with two other students like me. Finally, I ended up in a single room in Rocklands - Epson for $200 a week, what was after all cheap, but not what I would recommend to other students who want to spend a semester in Auckland. I think, staying in one of the Student accommodations gives you more opportunities to spend time with other students and people with similar interests.

Study at AUT:
I really liked the atmosphere of studying at AUT. The city campus is well designed and has some really nice places to learn and socialize. Events, organised by Ausm or the Interfaculty tournaments, were always fun and brought real value to my semester. The Support of the people in the university and international office is amazing. If you have any problem, there is always someone who can help you out.
However, I missed the variety of sports I had at home. If you're not a fan of going to the gym, you have to go to the North Campus for most of the offered sports, what is not that simple and comfortable in a big city like Auckland.

Travelling New Zealand:
During the semester, I had many beautiful adventures. Auckland is the perfect starting point for a lot of day and weekend trips if you don't want to leave and return during the rush hour! The semester break is a great opportunity for longer journeys.

Me:
My name is Sören, I'm 23 years old, from Germany and I study at OvGU in Magdeburg.