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Study abroad programs in New Zealand range from informal culture courses to college-level classes, often given for credit. Unless you plan to complete your full degree there, most undergraduate programs require current enrollment in a university. In order to choose the program that best fits your needs, be sure to research costs, duration, and type of accommodation available, as well as what kind of students participate in the program, before making your decision. A good resource for finding programs that cater to your particular interests is www.studyabroad.com, which has links to different semester abroad programs based on a variety of criteria, including desired location and focus of study.
Students of conservation and natural resource management may be particularly drawn to New Zealand. Many of the university-level programs listed below involve field research and can often provide placements with the local Department of Conservation (www.doc.govt.nz).
While the easiest way to arrange to study abroad is likely through your own university, the following list of organizations can help to place you in programs if your school’s options are limited.
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