Best decision of my life

The engineering program at AUT is amazing. Very hands-on approach with practical curriculum taught by excellent professors who were very accommodating and really knew their stuff. There were a few very interesting group projects where we were tasked with formulating solutions to real world problems The on-campus bar made working in groups very enjoyable with a relaxed atmosphere and was an easy central location for everyone to meet.
AUT staff are awesome and always helpful and know how to show you a good time. They always made me feel very welcome and made every effort to make sure I had a good experience. They set up a very fun cultural weekend where we learned about New Zealand's history and Maori customs.
I made a ton of good friends from all over the world. We traveled the entire country together and formed very tight, lasting friendships. I still talk to many of them on a regular basis and plan to visit each other. We went bungy jumping, mountain climbing, backpacking, skydiving, surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, glacier hiking, just name a few activities. There is something for everyone. The wine and beer are out of this world! There are so many interesting sights to see and small towns to big cities to explore. Great nightlife. By the end of our trip we were hostel aficionados and masters of traveling on a very tight budget. There was never a dull moment. I could spend hours talking about all there is to see and do!
This was an unforgettable experience that I literally think about every single day, even 5 years later. Do yourself the biggest favor you ever could, and GO! You will never regret it. I will definitely be back someday :)