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NOLS Semester in New Zealand
Find your leadership style on the South Island! Make the outdoors your classroom. Breathe in the salt air and watch the sunrise as you get ready for a day of sea kayaking. Listen for the call of the kea mountain parrot as you backpack through New Zealand’s rugged mountains and lush valleys. Learn to travel on snow and ice while traversing rugged peaks and sweeping snowfields. Paddle a canoe throug...
Find your leadership style on the South Island! Make the outdoors your classroom. Breathe in the salt air and watch the sunrise as you get ready for a day of sea kayaking. Listen for the call of the kea mountain parrot as you backpack through New Zealand’s rugged mountains and lush valleys. Learn to travel on snow and ice while traversing rugged peaks and sweeping snowfields. Paddle a canoe through whitewater rapids and spectacular river gorges. Meet members of a local Maori community at a marae, or meetinghouse, and learn about their way of life, past and present. As you gain confidence on the water and in the mountains, identify and hone your personal leadership style. Trying an activity like sea kayaking for the first time might be your opportunity to develop self-awareness and disc...
Program Highlights
Satiate your hunger for travel and learning.
Make new friends with like-minded explorers from all over the world.
Experience camping for college credit!
Learn to live and travel outdoors with minimum impact.
Get the chance to offset your program fee, thanks to available scholarships.
Quick Details
- Nelson, New Zealand
- South Island, New Zealand
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Homestay
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Program Details
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Locations
- Nelson, New Zealand
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Travel
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Canoeing
Availability
Years Offered: 2023, 2024, 2025
- After College
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accomodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
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