by Leticia Alvarez | Nov 29, 2021 | Inside Word 2021
Life changes a lot. I know everyone has heard it all the time – embrace change, be prepared for ups and downs. But as exam results start coming out, I’ve been thinking about how much weight people put on their final grades (understandably) and think about the year...
by Leticia Alvarez | Nov 29, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Law
Earlier this year, I was very lucky to be in the same room as some of my role models. When you’re a law student, you spend a lot of time poring over judgements and pulling out the reasoning, listening to your lecturer’s explanation. You’re encouraged to ask...
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 The Inside Word | Nov 18, 2021 | Anonymous, Auckland Life, Inside Word 2021
The following blog has been submitted anonymously by one of our regular contributors: By global standards, New Zealand is a very safe country. But bigger cities can feel more dangerous to live in, and it’s okay to feel intimidated if you’re moving to Auckland and will...
by Leticia Alvarez | Nov 18, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Uni hacks
I think it’s fair to say the climate emergency can’t be dismissed anymore. Whether we like it or not, the effects will keep getting worse, beyond what we can tolerate, and finally affect the quality of life we so enjoy. Everyone knows what’s at stake, all the things...
by Leticia Alvarez | Nov 18, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Uni hacks
I like to think of summers as the Oreo filling. At university (or school) we get the backbone, the framework. Summers can be the complementary filling, in terms of work/life experience, trying new roles and new interests, and generally acquiring more life experience...
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...
by Leticia Alvarez | Nov 15, 2021 | Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2021
Kia ora! Even though we’re still in lockdown, level 2 isn’t too far and hopefully next year campus will be reopening. This is a little, much more aesthetic compilation of what life looks like for a 2nd year BA/LLB student living in student accommodation...
by Tomoki Vincent | Nov 10, 2021 | Arts, Inside Word 2021, Study tips, Uni hacks
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...
