by Sophie Burns | Jul 29, 2019 | Inside Word 2018
I’ll be honest, I started writing this blog post in the mid-semester break of semester one, had a crisis as I couldn’t really get my point across, and then stopped. So here we are again, with a clearer mind and hopefully a more coherent post! So, we’re once again a...
by Cecilia Wang | Jul 26, 2019 | Auckland Life, Engineering, Inside Word 2019, Science, Study tips, Uni hacks
Tired of hearing me talk about myself (*unanimous nods*)? Want some opinions and advice from an actual lecturer (*nodding intensifies *)? Wonder what life was like back when they were university students (*a shout erupts from the back “Get on with it!”*)?...
by Beth Awatere | Jul 25, 2019 | Auckland Life, Inside Word 2018
There are a thousand and one things a keen new first-year can do upon arrival at university. O week is a bright and dazzling display, classes are a flurry of activity, and making new friends a daunting task that can be quickly overcome with a few jokes and a big...
by Beth Awatere | Jul 25, 2019 | Auckland Life
Last semester I had some obvious goals in mind, but because I never wrote them down anywhere specifically I completely forgot in the blur of my first sem at uni. It’s super important to have a list of things to aim for and goals in mind, something to aim for and...
by Beth Awatere | Jul 24, 2019 | Accommodation
So the open day for first-year halls at Auckland uni is coming up fast, and it can be super daunting trying to decide where you want to live. Whether you are an Aucklander looking to move out of your parent’s house, or an out of towner trying to decide where to...
by Cecilia Wang | Jul 24, 2019 | Auckland Life, Inside Word 2019, Uni hacks
Now you might be thinking, I thought you were supposed to sell tell me about the university experience, why are you writing about high school? Well, I thought telling you the things I miss might be a fresh way to let you see some of the differences between high school...
by Beth Awatere | Jul 24, 2019 | Auckland Life
For most year 13’s, you’ll finish your exams mid November to early Dec. This means that you have literally 3-4 months before you have to spend your nights studying the difference between a state and government ( @politics106 aren’t they the same?!?!...
by Amy Gibson | Jul 16, 2019 | Accommodation, Auckland Life, Inside Word 2019, Uni hacks
Flat-mares, it’s like nightmares but unfortunately, you don’t wake up from them. Choosing who you want to live with in second year and beyond could be make or break for your friendship and your happiness. If you go flatting you can choose everyone, but beware that if...
by Cecilia Wang | Jul 16, 2019 | Auckland Life, Engineering, Inside Word 2019, Uni hacks
Having been at the University of Auckland for three semesters now it’s hard to imagine life before university. I was quite nonchalant as a Year 13 students about the concept of entering university because pretty much all my friends were heading to UoA too. It was the...
by Beth Awatere | Jul 16, 2019 | Law
As I understand it, as of 2019. Getting entrance into first year law can be extremely confusing, but when it comes down to it, is surprisingly simple. First off, what does LLB stand for? LLB is the abbreviation that is used by the university of Auckland (and most...
