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Course Dates: May 27 – June 9, 2023
Travel Dates: May 25 – June 10, 2023
Study Abroad with SPC in New Zealand!
Kia ora nga tauira SPC! Hello, SPC Students!
Students will have the opportunity to expand their worldview by participating in a two-week immersion program of international curricula designed with an emphasis on New Zealand Culture, History, Anthropology, and Literature. Students will learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Maori.
Besides participation in several cultural excursions inside and outside of Hamilton, students have the unique opportunity to experience an overnight stay at a Maori Marae and learn about the tribal history from its leaders, as well as participate in an authentic “hangi” (cooking food in a buried pit oven).
Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in more than one courses. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Jessica Magnani
Professor: Joseph Leopold
Lead faculty contact
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the New Zealand program lead faculty, Jessica Magnani (727-341-4348)
Other SPC Study Abroad programs
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Study Abroad Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad, read posts from other SPC students below.
“When I was thinking about travelling across the Pacific, I never expected the many opportunities New Zealand had to offer. When our study abroad group arrived, we were welcomed by a Freedom Institute representative, Eliot, and right away I felt comfortable. New Zealanders are some of the kindest people I have ever met! While staying … Continue reading SPC Student Explores New Zealand and Learns About the Maori People
I will remember New Zealand as an island coated in fresh green grass, glistening in the morning dew. The peaceful landscapes draw hills on the horizon, filled with sheep and cows, while the mountain tops are covered in crystal snow. It is blessed by a million water droplets forming rainbows in the sunlight across the … Continue reading The Magical and Peaceful Country of New Zealand
SPC student, Londa Edwards, shares her experience in receiving a study abroad scholarship for the SPC program to New Zealand: “I have always dreamed of studying abroad, but it always seemed unattainable to me. The college I attended before SPC offered a few trips per year, but they were overpriced, had extremely packed itineraries, and … Continue reading SPC Scholarship And Hard Work Are Taking Me To New Zealand!
Today was our second day in Ratoura, New Zealand. We started off our day with a 7am wake up call. After getting up, and having a buffet breakfast we jumped on an amphibious duck tour boat. To my surprise, the tour was not to go look at ducks. It was a WWII boat/car that traveled … Continue reading Exploring New Zealand