The Inside Word 2018
Flat-Mares
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...
Expectation vs. Reality
Having been at the University of Auckland for three semesters now it’s hard to imagine life before university. I was quite nonchalant as a Year 13 students about the concept of entering university because pretty much all my friends were heading to UoA too. It was...
The beginners guide to first year law.
As I understand it, as of 2019. Getting entrance into first year law can be extremely confusing, but when it comes down to it, is surprisingly simple. First off, what does LLB stand for? LLB is the abbreviation that is used by the university of Auckland (and...
Med School Interview (Part 2)
Med School Interview (Part 1)
Finding Balance – Studying, Socialising and Working
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...
A Guide to Exams
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...
What I’ve learned in my first semester of Uni 🤷♀️🎱☕
So, time for a life update: morning classes suck, kale smoothies are a great pick-me-up, hall food is actually pretty good and flatmates are awesome. University is definitely easier than high school for anyone wondering. I didn't actually believe that it was true...
Interview with exchange students! Part III
Hello Hello and welcome to the final installment of 'interview with exchange students'! If you haven't watched Part I (Friends, Differences, Uni Culture/Student Life) http://theinsideword.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/2019/06/interview-with-exchange-students-part-i/ If you...
Interview with exchange students! Part II
Welcome back to the second installment of 'Interview with exchange students!' If you missed Part I check it out here: http://theinsideword.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/2019/06/interview-with-exchange-students-part-i/ Without further ado: https://youtu.be/UaUmcjHO8F8 Check...
Interview with exchange students! Part I
This one's for all you incoming exchange students to the University of Auckland! I've been lucky enough to be placed into a flat with two lovely American exchange students, Jordan and Madison, and as the title suggests, I'll be grilling them for information that I...
10 things to bring to your flat.
To celebrate my 10th post of 2019 🙌, I thought I’d list 10 things that I don’t think I could function without in Carlaw. Hopefully some of these will surprise you! Clothes rack: I’ve had a clothes rack ever since my days in O’Rorke and I haven’t looked back since....
Favourites, University of Auckland edition!
Hello Hello! A bit of a light hearted post today, I’ll be sharing with you all my ‘favourite’ things, UoA edition! Favourite study spot: I’d like to say picnicking at Albert Park because that would be a great pun to start off this post. Unfortunately, my actual...
Just Another Manic Monday
Student life at UniHall Towers
There are lots of different residences to choose from in your first year. O'rorke is known to be a party hall, Whitaker is more homely because it's small and is an older building, Towers and apartments has nicer (brand new) facilities. Each hall has something...
