1. dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago

3. Dunedin A Scottish settlement built upon a gold rush!
Dunedin is small & compact (population 121,000)
A student city - 20% of the population are students
Central city within walking distance of the campus
Eco-tourism centre
Excellent outdoor recreation and field-study opportunities, exploring the scenic South Island

4. University of Otago 20,000 students
2,500 international students from more than 80 countries (2011)
4,000 postgraduate students
1600 academic and research staff
ISB,
University of Otago

5. Pre-requisites
3.25 GPA

6. Academics Large university of about 20,000 undergraduate students
Take four papers (classes) while you’re there
Can transfer two classes back towards your major
Need at least one class pertaining to the people and culture of New Zealand
Need to be independently keeping up with work and organized-your grade could be solely determined from your final

7. Miscellaneous information
Direct Enrollment Study Abroad Program- You are responsible for everything
Semesters are reversed (2018 academic year)
Otago Semester 1 (Fall): February 19 to June 20
Break: March 30 – April 8
Final exams June 6-20 (no classes)
Otago Semester 2 (Spring): July 2 to November 10
Break: August 25 – Sep 2
Final exams October 17 – Nov 10 (no classes)
Must take four courses

8. Housing
Live in flats with other international students and a kiwi host
Typically 4-6 people
Single room with a double bed
Cook your own food (SLU stipend)
Typically a 5-15 minute walk from campus

9. 624 Castle street

10. communication with home
Wifi in the flats and campus wide
International sim card (give you a free sim card at orientation)
International plan (expensive)
Facebook, Whatsapp, FaceTime

11. Costs 1 USD is 1.38 NZD Flights are not cheap
SLU gives you a stipend to use for food
Travel expenses (gas, hostels, food, transportation)

12. a good application
Thoughtful and serious, with clear academic rationale
Show that you did some homework about New Zealand, University of Otago, Academic plan
Complete, well written, edited
3.25 GPA Requirement