Here we have it- ‘A Day in the Life of a Biomed’ The video to answer all you ever wanted to know about how Biomed students live (kinda, but not really). Sure, this mightn’t be a day that represents the entire 2018 First Year Biomed Cohort but...
Coming to university is a landmark for many, where the a new stage of life begins. It’s also the time where many move away from home. For them, the transition into university is also where they gain greater independence of all kinds. Woo yass! Independence is great...
For many entering university for the first time, you arrive at the age of 17, 18, 19ish. You come in with many preconceptions about university, from all sources. Some of these are correct, while others are not quite accurate. Today’s blog is gonna tackle a few of...
If you want to study Medicine in New Zealand as a school leaver, you have two options available to you: the University of Auckland (UoA) or the University of Otago (UoO). Both require a competitive pre-med year before you have an opportunity to enter the additional...
My first semester at the University of Auckland has come to a close. A lot of things have happened in that time, most of which were good, and all of them presented opportunities for growth. The end of this semester has given me a brilliant opportunity to reflect on...
“If ya don’t know what you don’t know, it’s pretty hard to get to know what you should be knowing.” -Daniel Chow Say what?? Pretty much, if you don’t know exactly what you should be studying, it’ll be a battle and a half studying effectively so that you’re...
Uni is more than just lectures, tests, then eventually getting a degree and graduating. There’s a whole lot more in between that involves socialising, experiences and an overall good time. The “halls experience” at UoA is unique as you are living in the centre of the...
Picture this: A crowd of hundreds waiting, you’re on the wings of the stage, with instrument in hand, sheet music on the stand and heart in your mouth. It’s time for composure, focus, showtime. Now this: You’re an individual, part of a pre-med cohort...
Everyone learns in a different way. Therefore, everyone studies differently. In the first year of university, the skill of effective studying is acquired by many individuals because it is necessary to be able to keep on top of the workload. This personalised style of...
Ok, what’s there not to like about lists? They’re neat, they keep you from stressing too much and they make you look like you’re somewhat organised. Gotta love a list. One of the most famed of all lists, perhaps second only to the shopping list, is… the packing list....