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Explore the benefit of study in regional NZ: migration points, an enviable lifestyle and much more!

Regional NZ offers a change of pace Once you escape Auckland and Wellington, you’ll find an amazing lifestyle awaits you. Laid back vibes, nature on your doorstep, and an easy commute most cities can only dream of. The benefits of studying in regional NZ include: Students get more p...

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Lockdown as an International Student by Arina Aizal

The Covid-19 lockdown happened while I was an international student at the University of Otago, New Zealand. It was my final year as a Bachelor of Arts student in Psychology and minoring in Gender Studies. I was excited to have the best year of my life; the last year as an undergraduate student. I h...

A student’s guide to living in Christchurch If you’re moving to the scenic South Island of New Zeala...

Not only is Christchurch the largest city in the South Island, it is also the fastest-growing city with bustling arts, entertainment and culinary options – so you’ll get to explore the natural beauty of New Zealand while enjoying an urban and hip lifestyle.

Choosing the right university course using Ikigai - Arina's story

By Arina Aizal I remember leaving high school with so many questions - what do I do now? What course do I want to pursue? Is this the right path for me? I was desperately seeking for inspiration from my mentors about finding the right university course. That was when I came across the word ‘Ik...

How to guide : Create a strong LinkedIn profile

Learn how to write a LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed. Read on to learn about important features for LinkedIn as guided by Karen Hollenbach, a career expert and founder of Think Bespoke. Learn more about Karen’s virtual masterclasses to help you create a strong LinkedIn profile tha...

COVID-19: important updates for IDP students

New Zealand is currently at Alert level 1. Please refer to the below summary of what this means for you.At Alert level 1, we will be ready if COVID-19 appears in the community againIf you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, reach out to your doctor or the Healthline on 0800 358 5453 and...

Tips for creating a video CV

The increasing popularity of video sharing websites like YouTube and Vimeo has encouraged job seekers to become creative in preparing their job applications. In some situations, employers will require applicants to submit a standard, written CV, as well as a recorded video CV. In fact, some online s...

I love my experience as an international student ...

By Arina Aizal Choosing to study overseas after high school was not an easy decision to make. I was 17. Was I ready? Can I survive on my own in a different country? All relevant questions in my head but the wonderful memory I had of being a primary school student in New Zealand was the one I focused...

The 12 days of Christmas Kiwi-style

A Kiwi-style Christmas is all about making the most of sunny summer days and getting out and about in the great outdoors to enjoy the annual holiday break. In stark contrast to the northern hemisphere, the traditional New Zealand Christmas revolves around the barbeque, afternoon fun in the water, an...

See the first light of 2019

Millions from Africa to Europe and Asia will welcome the New Year at the stroke of midnight on 1 Jan 2019. While some may enjoy watching the countdown on television, kissing at midnight, or witnessing a mind-blowing display of fireworks exploding, would you like to start the year off differently and...

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