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| Thread ID: 116537 | 2011-03-08 09:12:00 | NZ Universities | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
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| 1184462 | 2011-03-08 09:12:00 | Hiya, just on behalf of someone. Can someone advise me on the different Universities in NZ, how are they laid out. 1. They are wanting full catered "halls of residences". 2. They I think might prefer in close proximity (hall to uni and to the shops etc.). Can someone comment on Canterbury University and Auckland University? I know about Otago and Victoria. Does Auckland require quite a bit of travel from hall to uni? :thanks: |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1184463 | 2011-03-08 09:16:00 | i wouldnt think canterbury would be a good choice, with the earthquake displacing student etc | GameJunkie (72) | ||
| 1184464 | 2011-03-08 09:18:00 | i wouldnt think canterbury would be a good choice, with the earthquake displacing student etc Not for this year of course. Well they cannot get in anyway, application closes the prev year. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1184465 | 2011-03-08 10:49:00 | PM'd. | Cato (6936) | ||
| 1184466 | 2011-03-08 10:49:00 | Not for this year of course. Well they cannot get in anyway, application closes the prev year. Not true. They'll take applicants mid year. What is the major of choice? |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 1184467 | 2011-03-08 20:10:00 | Thanks for the PM, I'll pass it thru. Yes, I expected AKLD to be more spread out. I think Canterbury (cannot confirm) but Otago was great. Everything was in walking distance. He's studying Accounting. Not sure what it is, something is not working for him at home. I guess away from home, you do get to see how the decent lot live/study. Less distractions, more time so you may use that advantage. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1184468 | 2011-03-08 20:30:00 | I believe that Lincoln University has accounting courses. It also has halls of residence. Everything on that campus is in close proximity! (it being so small). However, it is outside the city, so is quite a long way from a significant block of shops. Massey may be another possibility, but who would want to recommend someone live in Palmerston North? University of Canterbury has re-opened (or is re-opening soon). So many students have gone away (e.g. to Adelaide) there may be vacancies there. Have you considered Auckland University of Technology? My son in law did his accountancy degree there. |
John H (8) | ||
| 1184469 | 2011-03-08 20:34:00 | Otago .... go for the best .... not that I am at all biased .... :D | SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1184470 | 2011-03-10 12:04:00 | Auckland halls are relatively close to the central campus unless you get the ones near the Grafton Campus (med school). A lot of people just choose to flat because Auckland doesnt have much of a dorm culture compared to other uni's. | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 1184471 | 2011-03-10 12:24:00 | Otago University is the most compact and has a distinct campus which tends to give students a strong sense of belonging. All facilities and downtown shopping is close. Victoria and Otago are the classic traditional universities. Canterbury is reasonably focused as a campus too. Auckland is a fine university but spread out and I read a comment a few days ago that attending there was a bit like going to work. NZ is well-served with universities but (and I am biased :D) Otago has a good business school and meets your criteria. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
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