The essay in which the student defines his or her motivation for participation is a strong determining factor in the admission process. Accommodations are in dormitory style, eight person cabins. The academic year in New Zealand also runs from February to November and opportunities have now opened up for semester-only participation. With careful planning and selection of semester-only courses, a year equivalent to Kenyon's academic year is possible. Kenyon's first semester is the second semester in New Zealand.
Classes consist of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical classes as appropriate.
You will probably be expected to do a great deal more independent work than you are accustomed. Lectures and tutorials will generally highlight various aspects of a subject while you cover its broader scope through independent reading. You will be expected to give evidence of your reading by writing frequent essays and discussing them in tutorials. The program offers full integration with New Zealand students. More information about classes offered is available in Kenyon's Office of International Education.