Study Abroad at AUT University in New Zealand

As an exchange student from Norway, I was a bit worried that the language barrierer would be a problem at most of the corners. The courses were made up so that as long as you had basic understanding of english you were fine. And not to mention all the great people here at AUT, you could ask anyone about anything and they will try to answer. The courses encourage you to work together with the other people which again makes it all more fun.

As a big fan of the Lord of The Rings, my decision to come here was not very long even if it means to travel the whole world from France! "I'm going in an adventure" I told my parents.
After 24h of plane and 12h of jet lag I'm finaly in New Zealand. And what a country :)
First I would say that New Zealand is beautiful and very charming, from Queenstown to Cap Reinga, going through Milford Sounds, Mount Cook, Wellington and of course Hobbiton I loved all the landscapes.
I was in WSA for accomodation and really I'm really glad i chose that cause I could meet new people and make some new friends from all over the world. I really recommand to go there even if they have some rules...
To finish with I will say that I had the time of my life: I'm afraid of height and i managed to do the skydiving in Taupo !!!! It's an awesome activity and I really recomand it

Loved New Zealand and AUT. I've grown noticeably both as a designer and as a person.
As a designer, I really appreciated learning how to explore conceptual thinking and concepts and focusing on the 'art' side of design. The teachers are wonderful! I come from a very technical background so now that i have both those styles under my belt I feel more prepared to go forward as a designer.
Personally, Exchange was loads of fun! I made heaps friends and saw so much of the world! New Zealand's north and south islands as well as The Cook Islands and Samoa!
I had a blast doing all the Kiwi things, experiencing the different school system, and learning about the Maori culture at the Noho Marae!! A+, I would do it again. Can I......?

From Mt. Doom to Hobbiton, Middle Earth is one of the best, if not THE best, places I have ever been to. One of my favorite trips was not some far away place with no cell phone connection; rather, Hobbiton left me super excited for what was in store for the rest of my time in New Zealand. It was one of the very first areas I visited and although the tour was short it was so memorable. It was crazy to see the level of detail put into some hobbit holes that didn't even make it onto the silver screen. I heard stories that I never would have known had I not booked a trip. I was slightly worried before going that most of what I saw in the movies was pure "movie magic." That is FAR from the truth! You literally feel like you are right in Middle Earth and it was exactly what it looked like when the hobbits were once trekking about. Of course, we ended with a free drink in the Green Dragon Inn which was the cherry on top for my experience there. This trip was a great way to kick-off my time in New Zealand. AUT has also proven to be a great home away from home that has been able to guide me while I was out exploring. It was filled with great people and wonderful experiences. I would not have chosen a different school to attend during my experience abroad. From Hobbiton to Mt. Taranaki, AUT was able to provide me with great tools to be successful in Auckland and the rest of the country. The Land of the Long White Cloud has proved to be a fantastic place that I will cherish forever!

My time at AUT was incredible. I took a variety of classes, 2 education papers, 1 Hospitality and Tourism paper and my favorite, the International Student Noho Marae paper. The Noho Marae paper immersed us in Maori culture and helped us create bonds that will withstand the test of time far beyond my time at AUT. We spent a weekend together learning traditional kapa haka, including songs, games, the haka and the poi. We met international students from all over and became a family, or whanau. The weekend was one highlight, of many during my time here, learning so much about the culture, especially how kind, caring, giving and loving they are. In addition to meeting awesome people, learning about the culture and learning the language, we also got to eat some very awesome food! Whanau for life! Besides my papers, I had lots of time to travel since each of my papers met once a week. I also appreciated how approachable and helpful the international support staff were! I had such a memorable experience, I'm sad to leave, but I'm happy to head home to share my stories with the world.

Spent the second semester of my MBA program here. All the staff did their best to help and was supportive all the time. The lecturers were well selected, and the program appropriately challenging. The highlight of the whole experience was definitely housing and res life events, and making friends with the RAs. My only complaint in the whole thing was that there was no A/C in the residence hall. 9/10, would definitely recommend.

This has been by far my favorite semester of college. I had such a unique experience that I couldn't even imagine myself having. Studying at AUT allowed me to gain a new perspective on my major of study, while also allowing me to see the entire country! The schedules and work load were reasonable enough for me to explore the entire country! New Zealand is a beautiful place and studying AUT is the best way to experience it!

I decided to make a change in life and I wanted to study outside my home country, and you know what? I am SO GLAD I did!!

AUT offers extremely good opportunities and I have grown a lot during my time here, not just academically, but especially as a person.
The lectures are very good, they offer a lot of classroom discussions and the learning environment is safe, a perfect place to explore and learn!

Auckland is a safe and good city to live in, the people here are very helpful and kind, and I've definitely got friends for life. Not just other international students but locals too!

New Zealand is a wonderful country that offers a lot of fun and crazy adventures.
I have been exploring a great deal, although there has been a lot to do at uni. I will be doing my co-op through AUT in my home-country but I cannot wait to go back here again in October and graduate in December!
AUT for the win! I love it!