Are you a secondary school student wanting to know what life is REALLY like at uni? Classes, courses, events, money, studying, stressing… You’re about to get the Inside Word on all of it, straight from the people who are experiencing it. The Inside Word is a blog written by first year uni students and they are going to tell you everything you want to know about your first year of study at the University of Auckland.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Tears
Dear Reader Well hey, we made it! I'm going to make this short and sweet, because like this year, it's been far too short and although sour at times it's mainly been a pretty sweet time. Another year gone, another year the earth has circled the sun. This year has been amazing year, full of...
Lily Li | Nov 12, 2018
One Year Later: What to Bring to Uni?
With exams almost over, I've started packing up my room ready to move out, and I've realised which items I'm glad I brought. So here are some recommendations for things to bring that aren't on...
Rory Tait | Nov 8, 2018
Come walk with me!
Being an Aucklander who has pretty much lived here their whole life, I’m ashamed to say that I know surprisingly little about Auckland City. Having been stuck in my room for hours on end trying...
Cecilia Wang | Nov 7, 2018
Cecilia’s Declassified Exam Survival Guide.
In a blink of an eye, university exams are finished, and the year is over. Every time I open social media I’m bombarded with pictures of Year 13s celebrating last day of school and graduation. It...
How to Make Friends at Uni
You know that feeling when you walk into the classroom and you get really stressed about where to sit and who you sit next too? Well, with next to 1000 students being in the same classroom as...
Lily Li | Oct 23, 2018
The Final Weeks
Getting this email yesterday was slightly nerves inducing. With classes yet to end and exams yet to start, the thought of having to get ready to move out was definitely towards the back of the...
Rory Tait | Oct 19, 2018
Wise Words from Amy
This time next month I will be back home in Napier after completing my first year of university. I am still in shock with how fast this year has gone and questioning whether it will be possible...
Courses and Careers Open Day is all about discovering the qualifications that are right for you. You’ll learn what you need to get accepted into the University, what it’s like to be a student on campus, and where your study could lead you.
While you’re here, make the most of the opportunity to attend lectures, meet our staff and students, experience our social culture and explore the City Campus. The full programme will be available online and from your school in July. For more information you can visit www.openday.ac.nz
We look forward to welcoming you to the University on 25 August 2018.
