If you’re the adventurous type, New Zealand could well be for you. But be warned: after studying here, your life will never be quite the same again!
1. Not waking up to the greatest scenery on planet Earth anymore will be a bit of a downer…
![study in new zealand](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_336763478-840x560.jpg)
2. Stepping into a park and not seeing trees like this will be…hmm, a bit depressing
![study in new zealand: kauri tree](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_163095371-840x561.jpg)
3. Overall, scenery will now always be lacking magic
![study in New Zealand: glowing caves](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/6563152219_4d99c27807_b-1-840x473.jpg)
![study in new zealand: rotorua](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_29178778-840x455.jpg)
4. Because in New Zealand, there was a wow, or usually a WOW, around every corner
![study in new zealand: fox glacier](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_90518197-840x560.jpg)
5. WOW…
![study in new zealand: mount cook](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_65046529-840x553.jpg)
6. WOW…
![study in new zealand: queenstown](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_325830038-840x560.jpg)
7. WOW!
![study in new zealand: milford sound](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_180140354-840x516.jpg)
8. Road trips will lack a certain something…
![study in new zealand: road trip](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_53853229-840x550.jpg)
9. The grass, wherever you go, will NEVER be greener
![study in new zealand: taupo](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_26494474-840x840.jpg)
10. And the place names? Well, they’ll seem a little simple and dull in comparison
![study in new zealand: longest place name](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/NZs-longest-place-name-840x536.jpg)
11. The ride to class won’t be as life-affirming
![study in new zealand: auckland](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_151510076-840x560.jpg)
12. Or quite so entertaining…
![study in new zealand: street performer](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_311216474-840x560.jpg)
13. And even public transport will seem lacking
![study in new zealand: wellington cable car](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_245539732-840x560.jpg)
14. After class, you can forget about heading here
![study in new zealand: beach](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_129121271-840x630.jpg)
15. Forget about making new furry flippered friends
![study in new zealand: seal](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_181982528-840x557.jpg)
16. And forget about jumping in a kayak for a paddle
![study in new zealand: kayaking auckland](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_131575919-840x556.jpg)
17. Zooming down a luge track with the most stunning views will no longer be an option, sadly
![study in new zealand: luge track queenstown](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_100775035-840x560.jpg)
18. And trails like these? Nope…
![study in new zealand: cycling](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_349343504-840x560.jpg)
19. In fact, your outdoor activities will seem so tame
![study in new zealand: bungee](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_54391186-840x1260.jpg)
20. And walks in the park will lack a certain thrill
![study in new zealand: walks](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_161477006-840x559.jpg)
21. They’ll be less… ‘out of this world’
![study in new zealand: tongariro](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_25180309-1-840x557.jpg)
22. And you’ll miss all the strange, wonderful, but most importantly NON-DANGEROUS creatures
![study in new zealand: wildlife](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_128077331-840x558.jpg)
23. In fact, the most deadly animal was probably this little guy
![study in new zealand: kea bird](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_163096805-840x561.jpg)
24. And he’s really only a danger to the paintwork on your car
![study in new zealand: bird car](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_250758199-840x560.jpg)
25. Your food will seem less fresh
![study in new zealand: seafood](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_35577748-840x559.jpg)
26. And the burgers? They’ll never quite cut it again…
![study in new zealand: fergburger](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_290949635-840x554.jpg)
27. You’ll forever miss the legendary chocolate fish
![study in new zealand: chocolate fish](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/study-in-new-zealand-840x630.jpg)
28. Washed down with a nice glass of L&P
![study in new zealand: LP](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/Lemon_and_Paeroa-e1450966116147-840x940.jpg)
29. At one of the many waterfront hangouts
![study in new zealand: cafes wellington](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_131576951-840x556.jpg)
30. A trendy spot on Wellington’s Cuba Street
![study in new zealand: cuba street](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_213458470-840x556.jpg)
31. Or a café in laid-back Christchurch
![study in new zealand: christchurch](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_351193970-840x556.jpg)
32. (Where there’s some of the best architecture around)
![study in new zealand: christchurch cathedral](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_350856911-840x556.jpg)
33. From now on your sports teams will seem a bit boring – especially when greeting the opposition
![study in new zealand: all blacks](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_248418352-840x556.jpg)
34. You’ll never again get to enjoy facial expressions like these at cultural events
![study in new zealand: haka](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_136949090-840x556.jpg)
35. In fact, you’ll miss having incredible indigenous culture bursting out all around you
![study in new zealand: maori](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_210113491-840x560.jpg)
36. And people will seem less friendly and down-to-earth
![study in new zealand: friendly people](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_136810922-840x559.jpg)
37. You won’t even care that New Zealanders don’t really live here like in The Lord of the Rings
![study in new zealand: hobbit lord of the rings](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_308640572-840x532.jpg)
38. You’ll just want to go back to those two magical islands
![study in new zealand: country map](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/shutterstock_180746057-840x840.jpg)
39. But that’s the end of our adventures…for now
![study in new zealand: adventure](https://static.student.com/storm-frontend-wp/uploads/2015/12/8264037666_b470a3d503_h-1-840x362.jpg)
Previous Post: The Ultimate Guide To Australian Phrases