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New Zealand Study Abroad Guide 2021-22 NEW ZEALAND STUDY ABROAD GUIDE 2021-22 Please use this booklet in conjunction with the DU Study Abroad Handbook University of Denver Office of International Education 2200 South Josephine Street Denver, CO 80208 USA Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm MT Main: 303.871.4912 Fax: 303.871.4910 Emergencies: 303.871.3000 Website: du.edu/abroad ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Immigration .................................................................................................................................................... 2 New Zealand Student Visa ................................................................................................................................... 2 Tourists to New Zealand ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Preparing For Your Program ........................................................................................................................... 3 Passport ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Travel Arrangements ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Customs Regulations ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Prescription Medicines......................................................................................................................................... 4 Mental Health ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 New Zealand Academic System ...................................................................................................................... 6 Academic Culture ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Teaching Style ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Lectures ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Tutorials & Labs .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Basic Academic Terminology................................................................................................................................ 7 Assessment (Grading) .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Course Load & Credits .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Learning Differences and Accommodations ........................................................................................................ 8 Living In New Zealand ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Flatting ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Fitness Center Membership ............................................................................................................................... 11 Internet .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Meeting Kiwis ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 iii Tipping ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Electricity ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Weather ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Religion............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Kiwi Slang ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Health And Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Mandatory StudentSafe Insurance .................................................................................................................... 17 Vaccinations ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Emergency Number ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Medical Facilities ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Adventure Sports ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Traffic Safety & Road Conditions ....................................................................................................................... 18 Seismic Activity .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Communication In New Zealand .................................................................................................................. 20 How to Call Home .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Mobile Phones ................................................................................................................................................... 20 Email ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Money In New Zealand ................................................................................................................................. 23 Bank Account ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 ATM Cards & Credit Cards .................................................................................................................................. 23 Traveler’s Checks, Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders & Personal Checks ........................................................... 23 New Zealand Currency ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Cost of Living ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 For More Information ................................................................................................................................... 25 1 INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------------- This handbook will provide you with a general overview of issues involved in traveling to New Zealand. We thank the U.S. State Department for sharing with us the New Zealand safety and travel information in this handbook. Please use this guide in conjunction with the DU Study Abroad Handbook. We hope this information will assist you and your family in preparing for your time abroad. It is important that you review all the information – as well as the information sent by the New Zealand university – before you leave the U.S. and that you take these materials with you to New Zealand. Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity. Nothing during your college years will likely change you more. You will learn about another country and another culture. You will also learn to look at your own country from a different perspective and most important, you will learn more about yourself. Therefore, the OIE encourages you to invest yourself fully into this experience. How much you gain from this opportunity will depend on your preparedness, flexibility and responsibility. Review the general pre-departure information the OIE has provided to you. Complete the administrative and academic matters that need to be taken care of before you leave. Research the country and city you will be going to. Review some of the suggested readings in the Study Abroad Handbook
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