The Inside Word 2018
3 weeks until Hawaii
Kia Ora, The countdown is on and our team is fighting ready for the Queen Lili’oukalani Canoe Race in Hawaii! Since we take off in just three weeks it’d be a good idea to introduce you to the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Waka Ama team. It’s apt that we...
22 things to do on the bus
(Before I start, check out that perfectly timed photo of three double-deckers in a row!) Tired of looking out the window or playing on your phone? Here are some other things (some more serious than others) that you can do on the bus, guaranteed to keep you...
Friendships for dummies
Now before you start calling me a dummy back, let me clarify that it’s just a reference to the ‘for dummies’ instructional books series 😂 However a better title might be ‘Friendships for dummies, from a dummy, because honestly, I don’t know what I’m talking about'....
Setting goals – Calculating what you need in an exam
Hello hello! As you can guess from the title, (even though its a bit late, or early, in the game to be calculating your grades) today I'll be sharing with you all a process that I go through before every exam period. A question I get asked a lot when I drill my...
Uni Hall Events 🎪
One of the main reasons to go into university accommodation in your first year is because of the fun events that are put on by the hall. Most of them are important during your first few weeks of the first semester because they help you get to know people a lot...
A reflection
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...
Interview with a lecturer!
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!"*)? Alright,...
Uni bucket list 🌸
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...
Winter 2019: Semester goals ❄
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...
What to take to university?
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...
10 things I miss about high school
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...
12 things to do the summer before you start Uni
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?!?! ). Think of...
Flat-Mares
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...
Expectation vs. Reality
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 beginners guide to first year 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...
