Study Abroad student stories

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Arizona State student Bailey Defoor shares her story of joy and growth in New Zealand

Bailey's story
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Johnny, from the University of Cambridge, is supplementing his Law studies with the University of Auckland clubs!

Johnny's story
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Louise finally made her dream of visiting New Zealand into reality after facing set-backs from COVID-19.

Louise's story

Carson, a student from The George Washington University, shares his ambitious adventure Studying Abroad at The University of Auckland.

Carson's story
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Teani is using her experiences with Māori culture in New Zealand to inspire her at home in Hawaiʻi.

Teani's story
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Endre reflects on how Māori culture impacts his perspective as an engineer, and as a person

Endre's story
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Aspiring filmmaker Fernando came to New Zealand to learn more about the growing industry!

Fernando's story
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Matilda travelled from the University of Granada in Spain to the opposite side of the world!

Matilda's story
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Watch Tomisin's story about their experience learning about indigenous communties in Aotearoa!

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Leah chose New Zealand over Greece, Italy and Spain for her first semester of university, and is very happy she did!

Leah's story

French student Alexis' dream of studying in New Zealand brought him from Jean Moulin Lyon 3 IAE de Lyon to the University of Auckland.

Alexis' story

Adriana, from the University of Indonesia, enjoys the focus on the environment and sustainably in Auckland.

Adriana's story

Harry studies Marine Biology at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Studying abroad will help him generate a worldwide network of job opportunities.

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Learn how Weilian used her Study Abroad experience at the University of Auckland as a springboard to a masters degree.

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Christel is taking Obstetrics and Gynaecology courses as part of her medical degree back in Norway.

Christel's story

Juan, originally from Hawai’i, came from Dartmouth College in the US to discover more about Māori and Polynesian culture.

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Puan travelled from Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia to experience New Zealand education at The University of Auckland.

Puan's story
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Yolanda's own passion to be an educator inspired her to pursue a high-quality education at The University of Auckland.

Yolanda's story

Ashley, from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, won a fully-funded Diversity Abroad scholarship to study at the University of Auckland.

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Bridget came from Michigan to research and immerse herself in Māori culture and history.

Bridget's story

Klara found motivation and adventure during her studies at The University of Auckland.

Klara's story
Erik Patak

Study Abroad Film Festival 2018 finalist

Erik came to the University of Auckland as a study abroad student with IES Abroad. Watch the amazing video he made about his time in New Zealand.