The characteristics of studying abroad housing in New Zealand are a big problem for international students. The housing for studying in New Zealand includes school dormitories, family boarding and off-campus renting. Here, I'd like to introduce the methods of studying abroad in New Zealand's dormitories, boarding at home and renting out of school.

There are four dormitory areas in the campus of Waikato University: Orchard Park, College Hall, Student Village and Bryant Hall, which can provide nearly 1000 on-campus accommodation. These accommodations are located in single dormitory, and students don't need to share with others. Living in the dormitory area is not only an excellent way to make friends, but also can get the support of various students and participate in various interesting activities organized by the school for boarding students throughout the year. In the dormitory area where all meals are provided, students have their own rooms, and the facilities shared with other students include a big restaurant where students can enjoy three meals a day. A dormitory area with self-catering means living in an apartment or residential building with up to five other students (all students live in single rooms): cooking/cleaning independently, sharing a restaurant, lounge, laundry room, kitchen, etc.

The University of Waikato, founded in 1964, is one of the eight public universities funded by the New Zealand government and one of the most modern and innovative universities in New Zealand. At present, the University of Waikato has more than 2,000 faculty members, including more than13,000 students, 9,804 undergraduates, 2 master students182 and 6 doctoral students17, including 2,285 international students from more than 70 countries.

Experts studying in New Zealand pointed out that the number of places in the dormitory area of Waikato University is limited, not all students can get accommodation places, and students who enroll in the whole school year will be given priority. Students who start school in February/March need to sign a contract and promise to live in the dormitory area for the whole school year-that is, before 1 1 month of that year. Students who start school in July must live in the dormitory area before 1 1 month of that year. Students who participate in a one-semester overseas study program or exchange program need to sign a contract and promise to live in a dormitory until the end of their studies at Waikato University. Unless otherwise arranged, the contract period is 37 weeks.

Family boarding

A homestay means that students live in New Zealanders' homes. According to New Zealand policy, international students under the age of 18 must stay with their local families. This kind of experience is different from living with one's own family. Students should be prepared psychologically. Students have their own rooms, and the host family will provide most of the meals. Students need to keep their rooms clean, do their own laundry and help with housework. In addition, students must abide by family rules. There are host families all over Hamilton, and students need to take public transportation to get to school, which takes about 30 minutes.

University of Waikato will arrange students to match their host families as much as possible according to their requirements and expectations. Students must pay a non-refundable deposit and the family boarding fee for the first four weeks before they can get a family boarding arrangement. Family boarding expenses include meals, electricity and laundry, but do not include telephone, internet and transportation.

Off-campus rental (shared housing)

Off-campus accommodation is an excellent way to meet new friends and let you experience the lifestyle of New Zealand students. Moreover, 90% of off-campus accommodation is very close, and it is only 15 minutes' walk from the university at most.

? Rent a house? It means that students rent their own houses or apartments, and more commonly, they share them with other students. Students who have not arranged off-campus accommodation in advance before arrival can ask the school to help arrange temporary accommodation for a few days until they find a rented apartment/house. The Office of Accommodation and Conference Services of Waikato University provides accommodation consulting services. If you don't live in the dormitory area on campus, this service can help you find a private house off campus.

Accommodation consultants can provide the latest list of houses, apartments, rooms in apartments and boarding conditions. Outside the accommodation and conference service office, there is a big bulletin board with an updated list of apartments/houses for rent. Before arriving in New Zealand, students can also find houses for rent online through Lodge real estate House Search, Walkato Real Estate Rental Search and Apartment Roommate Search.

The deposit is the first amount that the landlord asks the renter to pay as a deposit when renting a house. At the end of the lease, the deposit can be refunded if the renter pays the rent in full and the apartment or house is well maintained. The landlord can ask the renter to pay the rent equivalent to 1-4 weeks as a deposit. In addition to the deposit, the renter may have to pay extra fees, including paying two weeks' rent in advance, or paying the real estate agency fee, which is usually equivalent to one week's rent. In New Zealand, the deposit is not held by the landlord, but is deposited in the trust fund of the New Zealand Leasing Committee.

Students should check whether the apartment or house is fully decorated, partially decorated or undecorated. Most rented houses in New Zealand have no furniture, but students can buy cheap and good second-hand goods in many ways. In most rental houses, students are required to bring their own basic daily necessities, such as beds, bedding, wardrobes, desks and lamps. Most rental houses do not provide household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. Students need to decide whether to rent the equipment or provide it by individual roommates. There are many companies in Hamilton that rent home appliances cheaply.

The student's budget should be around S $200 per week. The cost will vary according to the individual's consumption habits. Studying in New Zealand reminds that renting a house is usually more expensive than living at home, and students need to make a careful budget to pay all the expenses.

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What are the three accommodation options? Dormitory, renting, boarding

China students generally have three choices in accommodation? Most undergraduates will choose to live in dormitory (mostly double rooms)? Besides that? You can also rent a house outside or live in a local home.

Wu Hao introduced? American universities? If you live in a school dormitory? So eat in the canteen? That's it? One month's room and board cost is about $ 1500? And what if you rent a house off campus? Will it be much cheaper? And the living environment is even better than the campus.

? My friend rents a house in new york? About $600 a month? What about Michigan? Sometimes a room is less than 300 dollars. ? Ma Liming said? If students want to live in the dormitory on campus? So you need to apply in advance? However, many professional study abroad institutions will apply after the student visa is passed? Save a lot of trouble.

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