Personal wellbeing
Personal wellbeing and mental health are very important to a healthy life. Find out how to stay happy, healthy and safe as an international student in New Zealand.
Looking after your health and wellbeing
Stay well, stay connected
Living away from home and family is an exciting time for many international students, but it can be a challenge too. During the COVID-19 pandemic we all learnt so many new things, including how to better look after our health and wellbeing. This is still really important. and this page has information and resources to help you stay well and stay connected.
Mental health
Living and studying in a new country can be hard. It’s normal to feel homesick or lonely. There are things you can do to improve your wellbeing.
Making friends
Here’s how to meet new people and make new friends while you’re studying in New Zealand.
Related pages
Keep your things safe
Stay safe in New Zealand. New Zealand's crime rate is lower than many other countries, which means we have less theft. However, it's still important to keep your things safe while you’re studying here. Learn about student insurance and protecting your belongings.
Dating, relationships & sex in New Zealand
Attitudes to dating, relationships and sex may be different in New Zealand than in your home country.
Religious freedom in New Zealand
New Zealand is a nation of people from all over the world who have many different faiths, beliefs and religions. We’re an open-minded country where you’re free to worship and practice your religion.
Would you like to talk to other international students studying in NZ?
Sweet as. Keep meeting friends :)
That's great. Facebook groups or Instagram can be a good starting point if you're looking for people with common interests. You can follow @studywithnewzealand to see other international students or join us on NauMai to hear tips from other students making friends.