by Tomoki Vincent | Jul 13, 2022 | Arts, Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2021, Inside Word 2022, Study tips, Uni hacks
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...
by isabelle | Jul 8, 2022 | Inside Word 2021, Inside Word 2022, Study tips, Uni hacks
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...
by annabel | Jun 7, 2022 | Inside Word 2021, Inside Word 2022, Study tips, Uni hacks
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 thing...
by Tomoki Vincent | Nov 24, 2021 | Arts, Campus Life, Inside Word 2021, Study tips, Uni hacks
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...
by Charlotte Lindsay | Nov 19, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Study tips, Uni hacks
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...
by Charlotte Lindsay | Nov 18, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Study tips
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...
