Menu
Visit Site
Apply Now

Arcadia University- University of Auckland

Arcadia Abroad
From
Arcadia Abroad
90%
Read 3 reviews
Leave a Review
Visit Site
Apply Now

Video and Photos

About

Be a part of a vibrant city of 1.4 million and an urban campus to match with the University of Auckland. Biology, engineering, and marine studies are a few of the University of Auckland’s more popular majors for students studying abroad here. Wherever possible your courses will draw inspiration from the international and diverse city at hand.

Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Excursions may include: Waikato District, Queen Charlotte Sound, and Abel Tasman National Park.

Arcadia University opens the doors to new experiences, different academic learning, people, cultures and perspectives so you can build your own lifelong learning and memories. With Arcadia, you can: Enjoy academic success, explore a new world, get to know yourself, rely on us for support, and boost your resume.

Questions & Answers

Reviews

90%
based on 3 reviews
Leave a Review
  • Academics 8
  • Support 8.7
  • Fun 9
  • Housing 9.7
  • Safety 9.7
Showing 1 - 3 of 3
Default avatar
Esmely
Age:
22
Female
Auckland, New Zealand
7/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Arcadia- University of Auckland

Sep 10, 2018

The experience was great. The staff have been very lovely and supportive. I have enjoyed the activities they've planned for us and I would recommend this program to anyone who would like to study abroad. The University of Auckland is the opposite of my home school in the US and it gave me the opportunity to become more independent and adaptable. The courses were rigorous and demanded a lot of work which allowed me to work more on understanding my preferred way of learning and studying.

Read my full story
Default avatar
Audrey
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolutely lovely semester spent in Aotearoa!

Jul 28, 2018

ARCADIA:
Awesome program! Very thorough orientation and the transition into my semester abroad went smoothly. The Directors and Student Support Coordinators answered ALL my questions and were very helpful/accessible throughout the entire semester. We went on many excursions together too: geothermal parks, black water rafting through glow worm caves, surf lessons, a re-created indigenous Maori village, Zorbing, an All Blacks rugby game, and more! I had lots of fun and bonded well with my fellow Arcadians on these weekend trips. Not only that, but Arcadia coordinated my accommodation and placed my entire program in Carlaw Park Student Village. Carlaw is located in a great neighborhood and is just a 10 minute walk from campus. I have to say that it has the most facilities and was the cleanest student accommodation I have ever stayed in.

My experience was unique because I took a Pacific Studies course as well as a Islam in the Contemporary World course... topics I could not have taken in my home university. By the end of the semester, I felt that I had gained a rich cross-cultural learning, where I definitely had to engage in cultural humility and self-reflection, while confronting and reconsidering my preconceptions. With courses that foster critical thinking as well as the most beautiful natural landscapes/views I have ever seen, studying abroad in New Zealand at the University of Auckland was truly a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I'm glad I did not pass up on!

Auckland CBD
Sunset in Punakaiki
Rainbow over Queenstown
Default avatar
Madeline
Age:
26
Female
Newark, DE
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Could not have been happier

Nov 14, 2014

The living situation was perfect, living in Carlaw, a student apartment complex everything you needed was provided for and everyone was so friendly. The location of Auckland is perfect to allow you to travel through out the whole country. And the Arcadia staff was FANTASTIC! Could not ask for better advisors.

What would you improve about this program?
I was very happy with everything
Read my full story

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Esmely Munoz

Program
Arcadia University- University of Auckland

Esmely is an Accounting & Financial Management major at Bucknell University. She loves to travel and learn about Social Justice wherever she goes!

People inside a cave.

Why did you choose this program?

Arcadia made the information on their programs readily available and easy to find. This made it super easy to understand the details and requirements for different countries and universities. They had all the details laid out which was super helpful. Orientation details of fun and cultural learning had aligned with what I wanted out of my study experience.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

My Program Manager was super helpful in finding my syllabi for potential classes I could take at the University of Auckland. The Arcadia team gave a lot of important insights regarding booking flights, applying for courses, and what to bring to New Zealand. They held a pre-departure webinar which was super helpful.

On my own, I had to look up and do a bit of research on what courses could transfer over to my home university. I had to ensure I had a budget in mind prior to my arrival to New Zealand. Although the process was stressful at the time, comparing it to other student experiences, it seems like all I had to do was book my flight and come over here!

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Take advantage of everything Auckland has to offer. It is such a grand city full of culture and exciting (sometimes free) events. Make sure to go to an All Blacks game; I’m not the biggest rugby fan, but the amazing sportsmanship from the team and the energy from the crowd will have anyone hyped!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The week really depends on what courses you decide to take. It can be very similar to your average day at your home university. The walk from my flat to the University of Auckland is only about 15 minutes. The university is massive compared to mine so expect a lot of students walking around and hanging by the Commons before class. The city campus is very centralized, and all the buildings are within a 10-minute walk from one another.

In terms of social events, our Support Coordinator sent us a weekly newsletter to keep us up to date with things to do around the city and the country. The University also offers many opportunities for socializing such as clubs, networking events, speakers, etc. Every week, there was the possibility for new adventures!

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was that I wouldn’t make the most out of my Study Abroad experience. I was anxious that I wouldn’t be doing enough travelling or making enough friends which were my indicators that I had been truly seizing my opportunities in New Zealand.

There was a lot of pressure from friends and family back home by asking what new exciting thing I was doing and what my next plans were. Although it was difficult, I reminded myself that I took the leap and I went abroad. Honestly, that alone is super exciting and noteworthy. The whole point of studying abroad is to study, and I spent a lot of time ensuring I was keeping up with some of my rigorous courses at Auckland.

I had to let myself have fun at my own pace and resist comparing my experience to those of other people in my program or my other friends studying abroad.

What was your favorite thing to do in New Zealand?

I was accepted into this consulting opportunity called ThinkPod. It is a club on campus that provides free consultancy services to charities in New Zealand. My project was with Zeal, a nonprofit whose vision is “to positively influence every New Zealand young person through creativity.”

The work was not easy but it provided me with a lens on the dynamics of different Social Change organizations in New Zealand. My team on my project was full of amazing and talented leaders. They answered all of my silly American questions and have taught me so much about leadership with their work ethics and skills. I am forever thankful that I could work alongside them with Zeal!

About Arcadia Abroad

Students from colleges and universities throughout the U.S. study abroad with Arcadia University through The College of Global Studies, the first college of its kind in the U.S. With over 130 programs in 11 countries, we offer a wide range of programs in many study areas. Types of programs include: Internships, Semester, Summer, Custom Programs...

Other Travelers Viewed