University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) Itinerary Sunday 23 rd Saturday 29 th July 2017 23 rd July - SUNDAY TBC Auckland International Airport Arrive in Auckland University Representative to meet at Auckland Airport TBC Coach transfer to 24 th July - MONDAY 8.45am Meet University Representative in Foyer at Escort group to 9.00am 10.00am Welcome General UoA Guidelines, Overview of week, Welcome Packs University Representative to do Introduction 10.00am 10:20am Walk down to UoA General Library Student Ambassador to take group down 10.20am 11.45am General Library Building No. 109, 5 Alfred Street Faculty / Campus Tour Ambassadors to take tour
11:45am 12pm UoA Campus Store 12.00pm Lunch Break/Own Time Lunch at own arrangements Own time 25 th July - TUESDAY 8.00am Meet ELA Representative in Foyer at Walk to ELA Building 8.15am - 10.15am Introduction to Course and New Zealand Culture Introduction to research project (presentation) New Zealand culture and history 10.30am 12.15pm Lunch Break/Own Time Lunch at own arrangements Meet outside UoA General Library Auckland City Coach Tour Departs at 1pm 4.00pm Coach to return UESTC to 26 th July - WEDNESDAY 8.00am Walk to ELA building
8.15am - 10.15am 10.30am Introduction to Maori Culture Maori culture and New Zealand Workshop on giving presentations - structure Sports and Culture in New Zealand Panel discussion with New Zealanders about sport and culture Lunch Break/Own Time Lunch at own arrangements 1.00pm 3.00pm The Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland Auckland Museum Trip 3.00pm Own time 27 th July - THURSDAY 8.00am Walk to ELA building 8.15am - 10.15am Youth Culture and Workshop on Surveys Youth Culture in New Zealand and in home country Workshop on surveys 10.30am Auckland University Site Visit Visit campus and survey students about and lifestyle in New Zealand Feedback on site visit Lunch Break/Own time Lunch at own arrangements
28 th July - FRIDAY 8.00am Walk to ELA building 8:15am Presentation and Graduation Final preparation of presentations Presentation Graduation Students will not have in class time to prepare for the presentation 1.00pm Sky Tower Farewell Lunch Buffet lunch at the Sky Tower or a set menu at Spotted Pig restaurant. Shuttle to Sky Tower 2.00pm Own time 29 th July- SATURDAY TBC Transfer to Auckland International Airport TBC Auckland International Airport Depart Auckland
The University of Auckland Established in 1883, the University of Auckland is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2014/15). It is an international centre of learning and academic excellence, providing an exciting and stimulating environment for over 40,000 students. Currently over 5,500 international students from 110 different countries have chosen to study at the University of Auckland. The University provides dedicated 24-hour support for international students. International students can feel safe and secure knowing that there is a team of support staff who are available to assist them at every stage of their academic journey. Students can meet friends by joining one of nearly 200 student clubs for everything from sports, to adventure, food and culture. University of Auckland graduates have internationally-recognised qualifications and are employable throughout the world. With a QS five stars plus rating for employability, the University is also ranked 57th in the world for Employer Reputation (QS Global Employer Survey 2014) Auckland The City of Sails Auckland is New Zealand s largest city and main transport hub offering a big-city lifestyle in a naturally beautiful setting, Auckland is ranked third in the world for quality of living according to the Mercer Quality of Living Survey (2014) and is home to some 1.5 million people and is also the largest Polynesian city in the world. Auckland provides a diverse, urban environment with a mild, temperate climate where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and beautiful islands. Aucklanders enjoy a good work-life balance and are known for their friendly nature. Auckland has a cosmopolitan feel with a wide range of restaurants and eateries and students can find shops and cafes within walking distance of the University.
Accommodation The Langham 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010 http://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/auckland/ The Langham is an elegant, 5-star hotel with a timeless style that balances our European heritage with elements of New Zealand's natural beauty. Conveniently located in the heart of Auckland City, The Langham has expansive views of the city s leafy green parks and its bustling downtown district. Elegant British style and the legendary hotel hospitality established in 1865. 411 guest rooms and suites that envelop you in spacious sophistication.
Academy (ELA) The Academy (ELA) is wholly owned by the University of Auckland and is located on the University s city campus in downtown Auckland. The ELA provides a wide range of high quality language programmes for international students. The courses offered by the ELA are supported by the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Applied Studies and Linguistics in the University of Auckland. Programmes include direct entry pathway programmes for students who are interested in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Auckland as well as specialist language teacher training courses and general courses. The ELA is an accredited IELTS test centre, Cambridge TKT and CELTA training centre. All of the staff are highly qualified and experienced ESOL teachers and the majority possess postgraduate qualifications in TESOL or Applied Linguistics. Each year students from over 30 different nationalities are welcomed and include both individual students and groups of students coming from a partner university on a group arrangement Cultural Understanding Cultural Understanding lessons will focus on learning about New Zealand culture, history, education and lifestyle. Classes will further enhance students ability to communicate in with increased confidence and competence, with particular emphasis on pronunciation and use of the language. The course will allow students to interact in the community through meeting University of Auckland students and other New Zealanders. Students will also learn and practice key skills in preparing and presenting power point presentations. The course will culminate in students giving a presentation in which reflects on the cultural differences between their home country and New Zealand.
Included activities City Coach Tour Tuesday 25 th July (included activity) Travel through the city centre, past iconic Karangahape Road and the stylish suburb of Ponsonby, and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline. Visit the Viaduct Harbour, home to America's Cup racing for many years, and the central city's main road Queen Street, before continuing to the Auckland Domain. Developed around an extinct volcano, the Domain features 75 hectares of open spaces, tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, and is home to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The tour continues to historic Parnell Village, where you can explore this boutique shopping area during an afternoon tea stop. Next, travel the stunning waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, above Mission Bay. Named after one of New Zealand's greatest and most popular Prime Ministers, the park, with its formal gardens and tranquil atmosphere, offers a panoramic outlook over the picturesque Eastern Bays, Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Auckland Museum Wednesday 26 th July (included activity) Auckland War Memorial Museum is New Zealand's first Museum. The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand's top three heritage libraries. arts and pictorial collections. It has pre-eminent Māori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources and major social and military history collections, as well as decorative Includes General Admission and Cultural Performance and Highlights Tour
Optional activities Honey Centre and Sheep World Travel by coach to the North. Go to Sheep World to hold the new lambs and see their parents perform in a show. Sheep World provides a unique insight into how we farm our sheep in New Zealand, then harvest and use their wool. Stop at the Honey Centre on the way home to sample a wide variety of New Zealand honey. An ELA chaperone and lunch are provided.