There’s nothing more daunting than a blank page staring back at you. Scratch that, there’s nothing more daunting than looking at a blank page knowing you have to fill it – and then some. It’s times like these where words like ‘coherency’ and ‘fluidity’ seem like something I was taught once, in a dream perhaps. What ‘times’ am I referring to? Times when things are due, and when you’re staying awake all night to get those things done.
A fun fact: I’ve never been someone who can manage my time.
Another fun fact: I actually enjoy finishing things in a small time frame.
Last fun fact: The two facts above working together are pretty much a disaster – but a disaster that works for me.
The second semester of uni has started and I’ve already handed in an assignment and pulled a bit of an all nighter. I use the term ‘bit’ as it doesn’t really count since I finished before 1am! (Uni students will understand why this is a great time to finish).
It’s at this point in the semester when you’ve solidified your views on the course and the teacher. Who’s good, who’s bad and who’s plain lost (dramatic effect, no lecturer I’ve met has been outright lost – yet).
Like me, you might be struggling to wake up early for what you consider to be mediocre. My advice? Well, my honest advice is that I am in no position to give good advice! I honestly believe that showing up is the best thing you could possibly do for yourself. Does this honest belief actually get me up every morning to every class? Absolutely not! I think what I’m trying to say here is don’t get down on yourself if you’re not perfect. If you need sleep, sleep. If you only want to hand something in and don’t want to go to three hour’s worth of lectures, don’t. This doesn’t mean don’t bother coming at all. It means to pick and choose your battles.
Note: It’s never nice to play catch up, but you can always catch up! (A comforting thought)
ADMIN THANGS TO KNOW FOR SEMESTER TWO:
- If you didn’t enrol in a full year of classes in semester one you have to do your AT hop card again. H A S S L E.
- With that being said, you should enrol in a year’s worth of classes in semester one. You can always change them later. If you can’t get into the class you want, go and see someone.
- Winter never ceases in Auckland. Always have an umbrella.
- If you’re doing a BA, each department has a different writing and referencing style. Always make sure to check which style your paper uses!
- Frank Ocean’s album is never coming out, don’t get your hopes up.
- Always check your email, lots of useful stuff always appears
What is the process of getting into law at UOA?
Hey,
Wasn’t sure whether you’re referring to actually getting into law school (as in getting into the second year) or getting into the first year! So I’m going to tell you about both. In order to get into the first year of law from High School, you need to get accepted into another degree. Upon getting accepted into your other degree, you will be accepted into law school. Also, obviously, you would have had to have passed your exams to be accepted into university. In order to get into your second year, you have to pass law121 in semester one with a grade of C+ or above. The people who do not meet this threshold don’t get accepted into law131 of semester two. However, if you’re not accepted you can always try again. Once accepted into law131, you need to pass the paper. However, this does not guarantee you will be accepted into law school. There are limited places so places are given to those with the best GPA’s. I’m pretty sure your GPA will have to be over 6.2/9, but even then only 300 people are accepted. Hence, if the GPA average was higher than that, those with the best GPA will go through. This means that your performance in other subject matters. Don’t quote me, but I think a GPA of around 6 is a B average? So, if you passed all of your papers in the A range you wouldn’t need to worry.
Hope this helps!