Pacific Rim Studies in New Zealand
World Endeavors
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Anthropology • Botany • Comparative Literature • Conflict Studies • Culture • Development Studies • Economics • Environmental Studies • Geography • Humanities • International Relations • Linguistics • Literature - General • Peace Studies • Religious Studies • Women's Studies		Quick Look • Location: Hamilton City - New Zealand • Host Institution: Waikato University • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Join World Endeavors for unique semester of Pacific Rim Studies in New Zealand. You will earn academic credit and a certificate in Pacific Rim Studies while studying alongside students from New Zealand and all over the world. Explore the cultures of the indigenous people of the Pacific region, in particular, the Maori people, in the context of social, cultural, economic, and political change. Courses are offered in history, linguistics and anthropology. Students will gain a better understanding of the indigenous cultures of the Pacific region and the issues that these people face today while exploring the rich, colorful Maori core of New Zealand’s identity. New Zealand lies in the South Pacific and consists of two main islands, the North and South Islands. The country is three hours by air from the east coast of Australia, and is an overnight flight from the western United States. This unique country, with a population of only 3.5 million, is similar in geographical size to the United Kingdom or Japan, but its breath-taking scenery sets it apart from the rest of the world. From rolling green farmlands dotted with sheep, to barren volcanic desert areas, from golden beaches with crystal clear blue water to majestic snow covered mountains. New Zealand offers a sample of every possible landscape and recreational opportunity. Its people (known the world over as kiwis) are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality, their love of sports and the great outdoors. Visitors to New Zealand find it easy to fit in and enjoy the casual, safe and relaxing lifestyle. The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand with one of the oldest cultures in the world. A Maori renaissance that started in the 1970s has continued to gather momentum. Now Maori culture has reclaimed its rightful position as an equal partner in New Zealand life. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Study Abroad students are required to take between 3 and 4 courses per semester. The recommended load is 60 credit points per semester. The actual workload can vary from unit to unit and even week to week across the university. Academic credit and transcripts will be issued by Waikato University after the successful completion of course requirements for the semester or academic year program. Waikato University is a fully-accredited New Zealand institution of higher learning. It is the student’s responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the semester to define how courses taken abroad will transfer to their home institution. Eligibility Completed one year of university study, A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75 - 3.0, English language proficiency and a sense of adventure! Financial Aid Yes. Dates SPRING (Semester One): March - June (Deadline: Nov. 15) FALL (Semester Two): July – Nov. (Deadline: April 15) ACADEMIC YEAR: March - Nov. (Deadline: Nov. 15) Contact World Endeavors 2518 29th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA Tel: 612-729-3400 Fax: 612-729-3401 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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