Any Kiwis here? aka New Zealanders

[tuigirl]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Yeah, I was told by one of the financial aid advisors: "You'll be either the butt of playful ridicule or fascination from the people of New Zealand because of your southern accent." It's not twangy like Tennesseans, but I DID grow up in south.

I would expect the latter option to apply from most NZers, however from the general Uni pop, it could be the former
Whatever...you'll be fine, have a great time.

[mylittledemon]

I found out today I'll be getting a Stafford Loan to pay for the schooling...so I have to manage to save about $8000 from now until Dec.31st. I will leave the first week of January to get situated and I believe classes start mid-Feb. I can't wait. I don't think I'll be coming back to the States either *sniff*...my longtime girlfriend of nearly 3 years is NOT happy.

[tuigirl]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

I found out today I'll be getting a Stafford Loan to pay for the schooling...so I have to manage to save about $8000 from now until Dec.31st. I will leave the first week of January to get situated and I believe classes start mid-Feb. I can't wait. I don't think I'll be coming back to the States either *sniff*...my longtime girlfriend of nearly 3 years is NOT happy.

good excuse for your gf to visit you though and see another country, she might even like it! what are you studying did you say?

[mylittledemon]

Digital animation and effects. I want to work for WETA digital. i'm going to do whatever I have to do to make it happen. And moving to NZ seems like the best start!

[tuigirl]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Digital animation and effects. I want to work for WETA digital. i'm going to do whatever I have to do to make it happen. And moving to NZ seems like the best start!

Interesting..whats WETA? 3 years seems a long time to be studying such a thing, is it a diploma?
I'm only being nosey coz my eldest wants to do the exact same thing and she has an NZ passport!! Very interesting!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Digital animation and effects. I want to work for WETA digital. i'm going to do whatever I have to do to make it happen. And moving to NZ seems like the best start!

Sweet, go for it! If it's meant to be with your GF it will work out regardless. I'm sorry she's so sad, it must be so hard. However, you've gotta be selfish sometimes so you can be fulfilled and really happy because that's when you can truly give! I'm so happy for you!!!

[mylittledemon]

Yeah I'm glad I've figured it out too! WETA does digital effects and animation for feature films. They've worked on Star Wars, LOTR, and now King Kong. I've got to make this happen somehow...and I'm working towards that goal.

I have looked at what i'm making per hr, and made a plan to spend no more than $200 per week here. That way I should have just over $10,000 when I get there, which is $14,000 NZ. I should be able to get by for the first year on that, meanwhile getting a job as soon as I get there. It will not be easy, but I think I will enjoy the experience regardless.

[tuigirl]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Yeah I'm glad I've figured it out too! WETA does digital effects and animation for feature films. They've worked on Star Wars, LOTR, and now King Kong. I've got to make this happen somehow...and I'm working towards that goal.

I have looked at what i'm making per hr, and made a plan to spend no more than $200 per week here. That way I should have just over $10,000 when I get there, which is $14,000 NZ. I should be able to get by for the first year on that, meanwhile getting a job as soon as I get there. It will not be easy, but I think I will enjoy the experience regardless.

..yes, well good luck and I totally agree with Suze about the gf..if it's meant to happen, it will, no matter what and lets all know how your'e getting along, once you get there