Student Testimonials
Hear directly from international students as they share their experiences at Macleans College.
From academic journeys to friendships, achievements and everyday moments, these stories offer a genuine insight into life at Macleans College.
Hello, my name is Jay and I have spent three wonderful years at Macleans College as an international student.
Macleans College has been a very good time for me, both academically and recreationally.
Giulia Guerriero from Italy
“I’m Giulia from Milan, Italy. I decided to come to New Zealand to experience something new and go outside my comfort zone. And even though it wasn’t super easy when I first started, it has become one of the best experiences of my life.”
Rebecca Mauser from Germany
"I chose to study at Macleans College because it has a great academic system. I received a lot of support from the college. I joined the football team… it helps you find new friends."
Ariana Barbosa from Brazil
"I chose Macleans College because I heard a lot of good things; the view is amazing and how the students treat each other. The whanau house system builds a lot of trust and you can consider them as your family."
I’m Constanze, I'm from Germany and I'm going to share my experience as an exchange student in New Zealand.
Faustine Gravouille from France
"I love my homestay because I felt really welcomed into their family. I can experience real family life in New Zealand. I love discovering this new culture."
Julia Brito Cabral Vieira from Brazil
Hi, my name is Julia and I am from Brazil. I was given the amazing opportunity to spend some time abroad in a different country and I would like to share this experience with you.
Hello, my name is Alessia and I come from Italy. I spent three unforgettable months in New Zealand at Macleans College and now I would like to share my experience with you.
Hello, my name is Margot Poirier, I come from France. I have spent three wonderful months in Auckland and at Macleans College.
Hello, my name is Carlotta Bruno. I’m from Italy and I spent an unforgettable three months in New Zealand.
Hi, my name is Jonathan and I am from Germany.
Lidia Galvani Vezzi from Italy
My name is Lidia Galvani Vezzi, Didi, I’m Italian and I have been in New Zealand for the past five months as an international student at Macleans College.
Hi! My name is Augustin, I’m sixteen, I come from Belgium and I had the most incredible experience during my term as an international student at Macleans College.
My name is Timothé Lucas, I am from France and I spent my last six months in New Zealand at Macleans College.
Amanda Turossi Ferro from Brazil
Hi, I'm Amanda, I come from Brazil to spend two terms at Macleans College and I would like to share this amazing experience with you.
Kia ora koutou katoa, I’m Francesco Baiguini, an International Student from Italy.
Hello, this is Max Schaefer. I am from Germany
I have been at Macleans College as an international student for over two years now.
Hello, this is Juraiporn Sirirungtrakul. I am from Bangkok in Thailand.
I have been studying at Macleans College for nearly two years.
Hello, I’m Minh Anh Vo. I come from Hanoi, Vietnam.
Three years in Macleans College is a beautiful memory and also gives me a great experience for my study as well as my life.
My name is Lumin Zheng, I'm from China and I've been at Macleans College for almost two years.
As one of the International students, I have extremely enjoyed my school life at Macleans College.
My name is Paolo Bima. I left my home country, Italy, to spend two terms at Macleans College.
The main purpose of my journey in New Zealand was to learn English and, of course, to have a challenging experience.