Student Life and Silent Retreats
I read a book once that talked about “the furniture of the mind” (the Penguin Classics edition of George Orwell’s ‘Books v Cigarettes’). It was a concept that stuck around in my mind, and I guess you could say it became part of the furniture of my own mind. What I couldn’t shake is the idea...
Leticia Alvarez | Apr 16, 2021
Multiple Choice Exams: A blessing or a curse?
I’m not going to lie, I too breathe a sigh of relief when I hear that an assessment is going to be multiple choice! However, don’t be fooled by the idea that multiple choice exams are ‘easy’. Not...
Charlotte Lindsay | Apr 14, 2021
Why I Love the Faculty of Arts
BA student, Tomoki Vincent talks about why he loves what he is studying.
Tomoki Vincent | Apr 12, 2021
The best study spots on campus!
Hey there, My name is Olivia Hubber, and I am a second-year commerce and arts student. Last year, I produced content for The Inside Word, and I am so grateful to be back again this year. I feel...
What Labs Are Like in Medical School and Biomed
Before entering university, I had no idea what labs are. What are they like? What do you do? How are you examined? In this video, I will answer those questions. In terms of labs during Biomed, I...
Junius Ong | Apr 8, 2021
The Summer Start Experience
Although the NCEA level 3 exams were months ago, I still vividly remember how stressed and anxious I was. My stomach was turning, my head was dizzy, and I felt like I was going to… Who am I...
Haichuan Zhang | Mar 31, 2021
The Second Year
Kia ora, hello! I’m finally back from my seemingly endless summer break, ready for another year of university (well, semester at least – let’s see how this one goes first and then reconsider!)....
