• From: Easter Island, Chile
• Interests: Tennis, waterpolo, music
• Studying: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Pacific Studies

New Zealand is a peaceful country with a high-level educational standard and
lovely, friendly people.

I came to Victoria for two main reasons, firstly, because New Zealand – as a leader in the treatment of indigenous issues – has deeply developed the study of the Treaty of Waitangi. 

I lived in Rapa Nui for seven years and my interest as a lawyer is to study the analogous Chilean case, the Act of Annexation of 1888. 

Secondly, because I have always wanted to live in an English-speaking country. New Zealand gathered all these features!

Victoria is simply perfect. It has everything available for you, computers, facilities, people always striving to make you feel comfortable.

New Zealand is a peaceful country with a high level educational standard and lovely, friendly people. I highly recommend those with families to study at Victoria University.

• From: Denver, Colorado, United States
• Interests: Reading, watching movies, antique shopping, designing and sewing historical costumes Studying: Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

With the arts and culture, Wellington is a fun place to live. There’s always something interesting happening.

I wanted to get out and see a different country but I didn’t want to take a gap year and risk never going back to school, so I decided to look at universities overseas. I chose Victoria for its good mix of classes. I was able to major in both Linguistics and Psychology and study Japanese.

The student body is large and diverse so there’s something for everyone. It’s easy to meet people from different countries, people who have traveled and worked in many different places and are interested in all kind of things. You can learn a lot from the people you meet.

The combination of the student and greater-Wellington communities adds to the vibrancy of the city. With the arts and culture, Wellington is a fun place to live. There’s always something interesting happening.

• From: Hanoi, Vietnam
• Interests: Tramping, watching movies, reading books, going to barbeques and cooking
• Studying: PhD in Human Resource Management

Victoria University has never failed my expectations, my time here has been
enjoyable and valuable.

When I decided to study overseas, New Zealand and Victoria University were the first on my list.  New Zealand is renowned for being a beautiful country with friendly people, and Victoria is internationally recognised as a tertiary institution focused on academic excellence. 

I have completed a BCA, the Honours programme and have started a PhD in Human Resource Management. I expect my degrees from Victoria, an institution with a world-class research record, will open up new international career opportunities for me.

My time here has been very enjoyable and valuable. I have received a quality education, achieved academic successes, been employed as a tutor and made great friends. Wellington has a lively, cheerful vibe, you can’t beat this wonderful city on a sunny day – it is paradise.

• From: Johor, Malaysia
• Interests: Baking, jogging, shopping and blogging
• Studying: Bachelor of Laws

I really like the mix of cultures. I’ve met people from all corners of the world.

New Zealand’s got everything really: breathtaking scenery, vibrant cities, good security, friendly people, and the cost of living is lower compared to other countries like England or Australia. It’s hard to find a better combination of factors conducive for studying.

I really like the mix of cultures. I’ve met people from all corners of the world. There’s just the right balance of internationals and locals, so you don’t feel totally lost in an unfamiliar place. At the same time, you get to experience a whole new lifestyle and way of thinking.

I would probably stay and work here for a year or two. Beyond that, who knows? The world’s my oyster, and I’ve got a well-recognised degree as a passport.