by Amy Gibson | Oct 21, 2019 | Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2019, Law, Study tips, Uni hacks
Dear First Year and Future me, “The older you get, the wiser you get,” I’m unsure if that is an entirely accurate quote but you know what I’m going to go with it for the purpose of this blog post. It’s too late for me to go back and change things to reflect what I...
by Amy Gibson | Oct 4, 2019 | Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2019, Study tips, Uni hacks
University is the biggest part of my life at this current point. With that, it brings great challenges. Too much of something isn’t healthy, and i think that finding balance is the only way you can maintain it. Sometimes things come up which push you behind and it...
by Amy Gibson | Sep 26, 2019 | Campus Life, Inside Word 2019, Law
Throughout high school, students wanting to go into law are told all about how competitive it is, the difficulty, the amount of reading required and that the slim chances of getting into part two and beyond. As a result, I had my eyes set on one thing, and that was to...
by Amy Gibson | Aug 30, 2019 | Accommodation, Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2019, Law, Money/Scholarships
Looking back on first year, only positives come to my mind. Whether I have blocked out the bad memories of the stress of trying to get into law, late night assignments or homesickness or the fun of living within a few metres of all my friends in a new city as a fresh...
by Amy Gibson | Jul 16, 2019 | Accommodation, Auckland Life, Inside Word 2019, Uni hacks
Flat-mares, it’s like nightmares but unfortunately, you don’t wake up from them. Choosing who you want to live with in second year and beyond could be make or break for your friendship and your happiness. If you go flatting you can choose everyone, but beware that if...
by Amy Gibson | Jul 12, 2019 | Auckland Life, Inside Word 2019, Money/Scholarships, Study tips, Uni hacks
To get the complete university experience a range of elements are present. Focusing solely on your study and grades may sound great but, in reality, it will begin to consume your life and your grades will likely suffer due to burnout. Partying and socializing with...
by Amy Gibson | Jun 12, 2019 | Arts, Business School, Education, Engineering, Inside Word 2019, Law, Medical & Health Sciences, Science, Study tips, Uni hacks
Studying is one of my least favourite things to do at university, however during this wonderful time period of exams we are in, it’s a must. It is time consuming, can be boring, stressful and a source of comparison to others. I have always found that the way I learn,...
by Amy Gibson | Apr 9, 2019 | Accommodation, Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2019
“You lot are always on holidays”, “do you even get any work done”, “just wait till you are in the real world”. All statements I have heard my whole life from unfortunate souls who are in full-time employment whilst I’m living the ‘best days of my life’ in the...
by Amy Gibson | Nov 15, 2018 | Accommodation, Arts, Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2018, Law
I’ve never been that person who embraces the idea of change. I know it is inevitable, yet I actively try and avoid it. The reason I try and avoid it is because I fear the incredible times and experiences I have had will never be topped. The biggest change I had...
by Amy Gibson | Oct 17, 2018 | Accommodation, Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2018
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 to ever beat this year. Unfortunately for you guys, you will be/almost be...
