THE END – WE MADE IT.

by Sonna Narayanan | Nov 14, 2017 | Accommodation, Inside Word 2017, Medical & Health Sciences, Science

This is my last. ever. blog. I wanted to tell you guys three things today so let’s get right into it?   FIRST THING Apply to be part of the Science Scholars Programme next year. Science Scholars is a programme for UoA students studying any Bachelor of Science....

A DAY IN THE LIFE

by Sonna Narayanan | Nov 10, 2017 | Accommodation, Campus Life, Inside Word 2017, Medical & Health Sciences, Science

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a university student looks like? Today I’ll give you a glimpse into my life as first-year student. This is the real-life version: anyone who knows me knows I am never (always) late, occasionally (habitually)...

CONFESSIONS OF A UNI STUDENT

by Sonna Narayanan | Oct 10, 2017 | Accommodation, Inside Word 2017, Medical & Health Sciences, Science

So the other day, I got this comment on one of my blogs… Can you maybe do a blog on what you have found the most challenging about adapting to university life, general tips for those hoping to take Biomed or Health science next year? What you have found awesome about...

Studying to learn and learning to study

by Rebekah Doherty | Oct 10, 2017 | Inside Word 2017, Medical & Health Sciences, Science, Study tips

Studying is one of the most important skills you could ever hope to attain either before or once you’re in Uni – the ability to nap for less than 10 minutes and at any location is also an art of University survival, however that deserves a blog of its own. So...

Life Lessons from Pizza

by Sonna Narayanan | Sep 12, 2017 | Inside Word 2017, Medical & Health Sciences, Science

Thanks to everyone who came and met us at Courses and Careers Day last week! I really enjoyed answering all your questions, and talking to a few of you guys after! I hope you all got a feel for what you guys want to delve into in the years to come (and I hope that...

Getting back in the groove!

by Rebekah Doherty | Aug 2, 2017 | Auckland Life, Inside Word 2017, Medical & Health Sciences

I’m back! Back in blog form and also back in the Big A after some well needed time away. The inter-semester break treated me like no other, but after a month of doing nothing, I feel more than ready to start doing something. So to honour the title of this blog, I...