by The Inside Word | May 12, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
When moving into your hall of residence, the RA’s and Accommodation staff constantly remind you that it’s perfectly normal to go through the rollercoaster of emotions in the first year of university. The rollercoaster goes a little something like this: You start off...
by The Inside Word | May 12, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
Today was the first time I pumped my own petrol. It may seem insignificant but to me, it is a milestone. I recall fumbling for the lever that opens the petrol cap. Laughing nervously when I got it wrong and pushed open the boot instead. It’s just one of the things...
by The Inside Word | May 11, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
Hey team, If you read my last blog than you will understand that university study and in particular Biomed can be rather challenging at times. Thankfully in addition to learning about biology, chemistry and population health I have figured out a few other things along...
by The Inside Word | May 11, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
“Its not about the journey, so long as you reach your destination” My whole life I have dreamed of being a “university student” who will initiate in academic debates and educated conversation. A student who will be a competent reader a...
by The Inside Word | May 8, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
My twin and I were born in May so we have always been almost a year younger than all of our friends and classmates.For myself personally this hasn’t had many downsides, I’ve never felt too young or left behind but instead I used to think it was pretty cool...
by The Inside Word | May 8, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
Howdy folks! It’s been two weeks since I checked in last. (Since I last checked in? Since last I checked in? Language is wonderfully confusing.) In that time, several noteworthy things have happened, so I thought I’d write about everything that’s been going on instead...
by The Inside Word | May 8, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
There’s only about a month left of the Semester! This fact has only just recently sunken in. In a month’s time, my first semester of University will be over. How will I feel? Relieved? Excited? Anxious? What was once an outlier, easy to pick out from the bunch,...
by The Inside Word | May 8, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
Becky with the good hair, the bee-hive is coming for you – and we’re sipping lemonade while we do it. Lemonade by Beyonce is a lyrical masterpiece. If I could write an assignment about the striking visuals and deep messages embedded in something so beautifully...
by The Inside Word | May 8, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
Since I’ve been here, I’ve heard the terms, “Fresher Flu” and “Fresher Five” thrown around– even “Fresher Fifteen.” The flu has (kinda) already hit earlier in the semester and I’m starting to notice the Fresher Five creeping up on me. Let’s hope it...
by The Inside Word | May 8, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
Hello again, As I write this I am sitting at home feeling a little cold (Auckland has made me soft) but also super happy and oddly relaxed despite my impending bio test. Unlike most others I stayed at the deserted hall and studied over easter which was pretty...
