Creative Filmmaking
Dates: June 7, 2021 – July 3, 2021
Application Deadline: March 15
Costs: $6,500 CCIS Member | $6,900 Non-Member
Enhancing Sporting Performance
Dates: June 7, 2021 – July 3, 2021
Application Deadline: March 15
Costs: $6,400 CCIS Member | $6,800 Non-Member
[With Rugby Add-On Package] $7,900 CCIS Member | $8,300 Non-Member
New Zealand Marine Science
Dates: Not running Summer 2020
Application Deadline: N/A
Costs: N/A
CCIS students at the University of Waikato love the relaxed atmosphere of the Waikato campus and the city of Hamilton. With a population of 150,000, Hamilton is New Zealand's fourth largest city and is well served with parks, gardens, and scenic river walks. The city has an active music, art, and café culture, all with a distinctly New Zealand and Pacific flavor.
The Waikato region offers many of New Zealand's major outdoor attractions less than one and a half hours drive from the University. Popular among them include excellent surfing and swimming beaches, forest parks, lakes, thermal pools, and limestone caves. The major North Island's mountain ski areas are only three hours away.
Montana State University
Rachael Peters
Study Abroad Advisor
Questions? Contact me
ccisabroad@montana.edu
This program is sponsored and administered by Montana State University.
The University of Waikato is internationally recognized for the variety and high quality of its educational programs. Located in the relaxed and scenic city of Hamilton on the North Island, the beautiful campus of the University of Waikato stretches out over 166 acres of picturesque grounds, with extensive recreational areas surrounding three lakes. The name “Waikato” is a Maori word meaning “running water”, and is the name of both the local province and the river running through Hamilton. The Maori character on campus provides cultural richness and diversity and is an important aspect of Waikato’s overall identity. There are 12,500 enrolled students at Waikato, and 2,000 of these are international students. Students came from over 60 different countries, bringing together cultures and experiences from around the world.
Course Offerings
*Note: Course scheduling and availability is subject to change at the discretion of the host institution.
Creative Filmmaking
Student Life
Many of New Zealand's world-renowned adventure activities are nearby, giving students the opportunity to both succeed in their studies and appreciate a lifestyle unique to New Zealand. These activities include bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, and Maori cultural performances.
The university Recreation Center is large and fully equipped, and there are sports facilities scattered throughout the city. Students have many choices in sport and recreation. Particularly popular are the nationally followed sports of rugby, netball, and cricket. Hiking, surfing, caving, horse racing, boating, rowing, kayaking, fishing, golf, snow skiing and white water rafting are just a few activities enjoyed locally.
Housing
Accommodation is included in the Summer programes, and there is no need to apply for accommodation separately. Throughout the application process you will be asked to pick one of thefollowing two options. There is no guarantee you will be placed in your chosen accommodation, as placements will be made based on availability and suitability.
Students participaing in University of Waikato Summer programs can choose from a homestay with a local family or a residence hall on campus.
In a homestay, You will receive your own bedroom complete with a bed, desk/table and lamp, drawers and cupboard space to store your personal items and three meals per day, seven days per week. You are expected to keep your room clean and tidy and help with other household duties as if you were one of the family. Homestays are usually located within 30 minutes travel time from the University campus.
Students staying on campus will be placed in either Bryant Hall or Student Village. Both halls are fully catered (meals provided) and have free WiFi in every room. The rooms are single study bedrooms with a single bed, mattress, mattress protector, chair, desk, desk light, bookcase, drawers and a wardrobe. All rooms have curtains, are fully carpeted and centrally heated. Residents in Student Village are arranged in pods of six, sharing bathroom and kitchenette areas. In addition, there are TV and computer rooms in both halls, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities.
Duration
Creative Filmmaking: Suspended
Enhancing Sporting Performance: Suspended
New Zealand Marine Science: Suspended
Costs
Creative Filmmaking: Suspended
Enhancing Sporting Performance: Suspended
ESP with Rugby Add-On Package: Suspended
New Zealand Marine Science: Suspended
Costs Included
All program fees include tuition & instructional fees, CCIS and sponsor fees, CISI health insurance, New Zealand student health insurance, course materials, a University of Waikato t-shirt, housing, meals, and airport pickup.
The program fee for Creative Filmmaking also includes an overnight trip to Wellington with a visit to Weta Workshop (a special effects and prop company), free access to film production gear, cameras, lighting, and sound equipments, a hike and natural hot springs trip, a trip to Hobbiton (the filming location for The Shire in The Lord of the Rings movies), and a Noho Marae overnight experience (traditional Māori culture; optional)
The program fee for Enhancing Sporting Performance (with or without Rugby Add-On) also includes individual placement with a competitive local sports team (optional), an on campus gym membership, visits to the University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance and AvantiDrome, a mountain biking and Rotorua luge trip, surfing lessons at Raglan Beach, and a Noho Marae overnight experience (traditional Māori culture).
Cost Not Included
Estimated costs include passport, airfare, local transport, laundry, personal expenses, and airport transfer at program end.
*Note: A non-refundable program deposit of $400 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Contact the program sponsor to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
Please refer to your acceptance materials for information on arrival, orientation, and academic calendar. The refund policy is program specific and non-transferable. Refer to your acceptance materials for the comprehensive refund policy or contact the program sponsor.
Application Deadline
March 15
Eligibility Requirements
Interested students should have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale or higher, in addition to transcripts and two letters of recommendation.
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