Study Tips
What You Can Do At University
When we apply for uni, we all have that image that we’re going to be learning things we really care about from environmental sciences, business management, media and communication, law, etc. But since starting uni, I’ve learnt there is so much more we can do rather...
How to study at uni
One of the biggest challenges about coming to uni is knowing how to study and what the learning environment is actually like. I remember in year 13, one of my teachers said that one lecture is like learning a whole NCEA internal’s worth of content - and while I...
Maintaining Study-Life Balance In University
Growing up, I adored movies such as Pitch Perfect and Legally Blonde. They gave me the impression that university would be less stressful than high school. Not only would we be free from the tight and uncomfortable uniforms, but nagging teachers would also be a...
Looking to the Future
I’m more than half-way through my degree now and one thing is for certain; employment is around the corner. I know I want to work for a masters degree in media and communication, but once that’s over, I want to work within the world of advertising and marketing and...
Staying motivated
It is completely natural for your motivation to have ups and downs throughout the semester – even if you love what you are learning! I’ve noticed that my motivation seems to follow the same trajectory every semester. I now know what to expect, so I thought I would...
3 study methods you may not have heard before!
Studying doesn’t come with a definite manual because we all learn differently so the experience is unique to us all. However, one thing that is for sure is that ‘active’ studying trumps ‘passive’ studying. If you are interested, I would really recommend trying out...
How to Make a Stressful Period Stress-Free
Just before exam season, students face one of the most stressful parts of the semester; however, I have a secret on how to have a stress-free stressful period. Yes, you heard me right; there’s a secret on how to make the most stressful time of the semester...
Thoughts on Preparing for Law Exams
This might be useful to you 11 months from now, but while it’s still fresh in my mind, I thought I would share what I learned about preparing for law exams at university. It's very different to NCEA. Here, there's more room for you to make your own judgements about...
The Elephant in the Room: Referencing
An elephant in the room: an obvious major problem or issue that people avoid discussing or acknowledging. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. “elephant in the room,” accessed October 22, 2021, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elephant%20in%20the%20room....
Enrolling in courses: 3 resources to know about
I remember how exciting it was the day I was finally able to enrol in my courses. Although I don’t get much choice in my own degree, I know it can be hard to make decisions. So I hope this blog gives you some guidance. Some university jargon I will use, if you are...
Support available for dyslexia and other learning disabilities at UoA
Hey everyone, Here is a video I have been planning on creating for a while for you. My main purpose is to encourage anyone who needs extra support to not feel ashamed and to go and apply for it. The thing with being at university is if you want help, you need to...
Top 5 tips for starting university!
Hey guys, So it's October which means it may not be too long till you start studying at The University of Auckland. I remember this was a time full of nerves and excitement. I have compiled the top 5 things I wish I knew when starting uni in the video below for...
Why I Got Rid of the Time
A few days ago, I decided I was going to put away my clocks, watch, and change the settings on my laptop and phone to remove the time. Online learning has been difficult, to say the least. I couldn’t pinpoint why (apart from the fact that we are in a pandemic). I...
POV: YOU WANT TO EXCEL IN LANGUAGES
If there’s anything you should know about me, it’s that I looooooove languages and I’ve found them to be one of my favourite things to study! A fun fact that intrigues all at dinner parties or whenever someone meets me is that I currently am learning three...
Mooting!
It’s a funny word. But you could say its oddness is appropriate to the unique experience. As a Law student, you’ll find that a lot of your time is spent learning and listening. But at some point, you’re going to have to answer a question, and someone will ask you...
