by Leticia Alvarez | Nov 9, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Law, Study tips
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...
by Leticia Alvarez | Oct 26, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Study tips, Uni hacks
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....
by Junius Ong | Oct 26, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences, Vlog
Thanks for joining me on this journey! It has been 2 awesome years with the Inside Word. Such a pleasure. You’re always welcome to contact me (@juniusong)! Below are some resources which you may find helpful if you intend to enter medical school at the...
by Junius Ong | Oct 26, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences, Vlog
My flatmate and I made it out of Auckland safely! All of our tests are now online. I also wanted to share some of the logistical issues we experience as uni students such as finding a flat, getting summer studentships and missing out on the opportunity to learn about...
by Charlotte Lindsay | Oct 22, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Science, Study tips
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...
by Olivia Hubber | Oct 21, 2021 | Arts, Business School, Campus Life, Inside Word 2021, Study tips, Uni hacks, Vlog
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 ask...
by Leticia Alvarez | Oct 18, 2021 | Auckland Life, Inside Word 2021
Two months in lockdown, two weeks until exams. I think it’s safe to say there have been quite a few restraints on our time, movement, and interactions for the past while. Things have changed, for sure. I think everyone has had enough time to reflect on how their lives...
by Olivia Hubber | Oct 12, 2021 | Arts, Auckland Life, Business School, Campus Life, Inside Word 2021, Study tips, Uni hacks, Vlog
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...
by Tomoki Vincent | Oct 7, 2021 | Arts, Inside Word 2021, Uni hacks
Okay, this needs to be discussed. Self-doubt. That little demon that comes into every student’s head. No one talks about it, and I’m going to change that right now. My self-doubt is tied to the pressure to succeed, because I always feel like there is a lot of weight...
by Imogen :) | Oct 7, 2021 | Auckland Life
Hey everybody! It’s been a long time since I last posted (sorry!), but a Covid-19 lockdown is not particularly exciting to write about; same stuff every day. Thanks to Covid, however, I have had a lot of time to think. Many of you are applying for universities...