There are various ways to study abroad and stay. Do you know how to stay near Canterbury University in Christchurch?
1. Canterbury University Dormitory
Canterbury University has four dormitory buildings, which can provide three meals a day. They are all near the school and can be reached within five minutes' walk. This kind of accommodation is very suitable for freshmen who are new to New Zealand and are not familiar with the local situation. The cost is about NZ $300/week. The university also provides dormitories for students who do not provide meals, and the accommodation fee is about NZ $250 per week.
2. Host families at Canterbury University
Homestay, a host family in New Zealand, provides housing and basic living facilities (mostly local families) for international students in the form of paid services to improve their living ability in the countries where they study. Students live directly in ordinary families in New Zealand, usually in separate rooms, having breakfast and dinner, and having lunch together on weekends and holidays.
For students who want to live with local residents, the Student Accommodation Office will help them find suitable host families. Accommodation and meals, depending on the host family, are about 250-300 New Zealand dollars per week.
3. Rent a house near Canterbury University
From the external environment, the security situation of the residential area where the house is located, the distance from the school, the convenience of transportation, whether there is a large shopping center and other factors should be taken into account in the selection of the house. As far as the house itself is concerned, international students should carefully observe the internal facilities of the house. If there are potential safety hazards, please eliminate them as soon as possible.
The cost of renting a house near a school is generally slightly lower than that of schools and host families. Usually, the rent that each student needs to pay is about NZD 180-250 per week. The housing of local residents generally includes a furnished independent room, two meals, electricity and local telephone charges, but students have to wash their own clothes, and the landlord provides daily necessities such as washing machines and irons.
If the residential building is far from the school, you can buy a bicycle, which is a more economical and convenient means of transportation. Between the school and the city center, the transportation is convenient and many buses arrive.