International Students in Theatre Studies
Theatre Studies welcomes international students.
If you are an international student, you can enrol in any of our papers, provided that you meet the appropriate prerequisites.
Further Information
Further information for international students.
Profile of International Student
Sin Hang Cynthia Wun
I am Cynthia from Hong Kong. Feeling too stressed with the fast pace at home, I decided to escape and landed in New Zealand. I have always loved to hang around people and know more about them, so I decided to take a double major in Psychology and Theatre Studies. Theatre Studies is not offered in any of the universities in Hong Kong, as far as I know.
Don’t know western culture or Shakespeare well? Not a problem here! My lecturers and tutors are very kind and they don’t mind spending spare time with me, going through the materials, making sure I understand everything.
Some say Dunedin is a boring place; I say Dunedin is a place full of opportunities. Having a small population, I have more chances to participate in theatre, even if I’m a novice and not particularly good at English. What’s more, we have Lunchtime Theatre at Allen Hall Theatre! Three bucks to get you into a performance, what else can I ask for? Also, having Allen Hall Theatre easily accessible, I’ve got the chance to learn more than acting – the backstage part!
With quite a number of theatres in this “small” town, I have seen some awesome productions, including the most recent Miss Saigon at the Regent Theatre. The theatre itself is a piece of artwork. Having no experience of watching such a large production, the show was undoubtedly amazing for me!
Theatre is more than acting or putting stuff on stage; it’s about appreciation of life.