Had a great time!

As a zoology student, the professors at Massey's Manawatu campus was perfect for me. If you want a larger campus with a more active social scene, this may not be the place for you, but if you like hiking, the Alpine Club's a great place to meet people and explore the North Island. The challenge of my academic courses varied wildly based off of the level of class, where a 100 level class was perhaps the least I've ever worked on a college class, as opposed to my 300 level class, which saw many afternoons in the library.

The food scene at Manawatu was about as good as I could have hoped for. There's plenty of cafes to study at and a decent selection of cuisine. When choosing where to dorm, absolutely try to find a dorm that has an en-suite kitchen, as opposed to communal kitchens, which I did not enjoy using. I did not purchase a food pass, and I think that was the right move; I did not hear stellar reviews from Manawatu's campus food.