International Exchanges
(Pitzer Students Only)
New Zealand: Palmerston North
| Program Title | Pitzer/ISEP Exchange with Massey University - Palmerston North |
| Location | Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Host Website | ISEP: Massey University - Palmerston North |
| Eligibility | Students must be in good standing at Pitzer College and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. |
| Preparation | At least one area studies course is required before departure. Other general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application | Pitzer College Study Abroad Application, ISEP Application, and forms required by the university |
| Program Dates | Fall semester (= Semester 2): Mid July to mid November Spring semester (= Semester 1): Late February to late June Full year: The Southern Hemisphere academic calendar is late February to mid November |
| Required Courses | Participants are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on New Zealand history, politics, literature or culture, and the Pitzer Sakai course Intercultural Learning: Portfolio Writing. |
| Intensive Language | Courses are taught in English. |
| Independent Study | See a Study Abroad Adviser. |
| Course Options | Refer to the ISEP website shown above. |
| Credit Possible | In addition to a full course load at the university, students will earn 0.5 Pitzer course credit for the Sakai course. See above under Required Courses. |
| Housing Options | Students are housed in rooms and residences with communal bathrooms and kitchen facilities. |
| Advising notes | The chance of placement is generally very limited. |